A lion symbolizes strength and courage in most cultures around the world. Additionally, the lion also stands for passion and love in many countries. The multiple symbolisms have made the king of the jungle a popular subject for animal tattoos. There are numerous styles and varieties of the lion tattoo.
Lion King Tattoo
Lion King, the Disney classic film, is a common subject for tattoos. Famous phrases from the film, like remember who you are, often features alongside the pictures.
Lion Head Tattoo
A lion head tattoo is more common than a full body lion with the shoulders and scapulas being the most common spots to get this tattoo. It often stands for survival and protection in addition to the usual lion tattoo meanings.
Lion Of Judah Tattoo
This type of lion tattoos have their origin in The Bible, with the lion symbol often being associated with Jesus. The Lion of Judah has great importance for the Rastafaris and are often inked in green, yellow and red.
Lion Tattoos For Men
Tribal lion tattoos, lion head tattoos, Chinese lion tattoos and rampant lion tattoos are some of the most common varieties of lion tattoos for men.
Heart of a Lion Tattoo
The heart of a lion tattoos are simple lion tattoos with the words heart of a lion inked around the picture.
Lion Tattoos For Women
In these tattoos, the lion is often combined with a heart or flowers to make them look feminine.
Lion Chest Tattoo
Elaborately inked lion tattoos make excellent chest tattoos for men. These detailed tattoos are often combined with words and quotations.
Lion Face Tattoo
These tattoos emphasize the facial expression of the animal and have similar symbolic meaning as the lion head tattoos.
Roaring Lion Tattoo
A roaring tattoo shows the wearers desire to make their power and authority known to the world.
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