Love them or hate them, there's no middle ground where cats are concerned. Aloof and independent, at turns icy and warmly affectionate, there's no figuring out the feline mind, which makes it all the more alluring. Humans have been enjoying the company of their feline companions for thousands of years, with evidence seen everywhere from the inky paw prints in...
The lion is a universal symbol of courage and regal bearing, the spirit animal of the natural born leader and king of his pride. Attributed to all of the qualities men around the world strive to embody, the lion is a powerful totem and reminder that nobility lies within all of us; it's our actions that make us men worth...
In Egyptian mythology, the baboon was represented by Babi, a sacred deity and attendant to the great god Thoth. This certainly offers a significant glimpse into the lasting legacy of the baboon, and the reason so many honor the primate to this day. Known for their keen intelligence and equally deft survival skills, the mighty baboon is more than just...
The snake may shed its skin over a lifetime, but its bones remain long after it has departed this existence. In cultures around the world, the snake skeleton is a powerful and much-prized treasure, and while modern Western inhabitants generally prefer it for decorative purposes, occasionally the serpentine vertebrae winds its way into unforgettable tattoo art. Whether you are a...
In the British Museum there is an Aztec sculpture of a double-headed serpent, presumed to be a gift to the 15th Century Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés. The serpent is believed to represent the underworld and powers of rebirth, the ability to shed one skin and inhabit another multiple times throughout the course of a lifetime. Since then, the two-headed snake...
It's no secret that the bear is one of the most powerful creatures in existence, and an equally formidable animal totem. Man has alternately hunted, fled from, and sought to lived alongside the bear, and to this day the balance is fraught with uncertainty. The man who respects and acknowledges the bear's power stands on par, and the neo traditional...
Famously misunderstood and possessing a beauty unmatched both within and outside of its habitate, the wolf has long been an obsession of man. Frequently hunted and often the subject of cruel superstition, the wolf continues to survive and stand against the seemingly insurmountable odds stacked against it. Does this sound familiar? It's believed that the man who is accompanied by...
Since ancient times, the snake has struck fear and disgust in the hearts of men, with only a sacred few able to appreciate the deeper meaning of the serpent. Powerful symbols of transformation and eternity at large, the man who wears the snake emblem is a creature to be reckoned with, and all the more embraced. The neo traditional snake...
The turtle is no stranger to Western culture, but its Japanese sibling has yet to make a widespread introduction. Dramatic in appearance and viewed as a harbinger of wisdom, prosperity, and longevity, the Japanese turtle may not be a common tattoo choice, but that's all the more reason to be among the first to adopt it. Depicted with sharp, primordial...
The frog holds a prestigious place in Japanese culture, so unlike our own in regards to such creatures. Believed to hold infinite powers of prosperity, luck, and lifelong abundance, the Japanese frog is heralded as the god of rainfall during the tsuyu season and ensurer of harvests. With such a wealth of good fortune in its wake, the Japanese frog...
