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Lower back tattoos can be breathtaking if the designs are chosen properly. Celtic tattoo symbols are gaining in popularity amongst women who want to express their femininity and creativity using traditional symbols which were first used in medieval Ireland.
A symbol is usually seen as being different from a usual sign. This is because of the meaning associated with such a pattern. With the immense amount of history connected to such patterns, Celtic tattoo symbols are chosen for their historical value and their sheer simplistic beauty.
Many of the symbols have their basis in religion. Many of such symbols are therefore crosses, or based on crosses; many have a ring which surrounds the point at which the horizontal and vertical lines of the cross meet. Legend has it that such crosses were created in Ireland to show Pagan followers that Christianity was connected to their beliefs, by combining the Christian cross with the Pagan symbol of the sun.
People often select Celtic symbols for their almost tribal symbolism; of times when life was more simple and technology was limited. They are also popular with those wanting a more sombre and meaningful tattoo as there are many examples of Celtic crosses in graveyards and burial grounds. This does not mean to say that they are always so melancholy!
The great thing about Celtic tattoo symbols is that very little is known about them. This may sound like a bad thing, but it enables you to interpret the designs for yourself and incorporate yourself into the design. Use the symbols as a base for your own personalization and bring a piece of the medieval age to life on your skin!
photo credit: Jake Sutton
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