| Body art is becoming incredibly popular in today's | | | | is how the legend stated that land was formed. |
| society, especially amongst the younger | | | | The Native Americans are not the only cultures |
| generations. This has been accelerated by the | | | | that hold a sacred place for the turtle. Polynesian |
| fact that almost every culture has a form of | | | | and Hawaiian turtle tattoos are very common. |
| tattooing, often linked to spirituality. Turtle designs | | | | Within these cultures, the turtle represents the |
| are no different. | | | | calmness and tranquility that their cultures are |
| Shelling Out For A Turtle Tattoo | | | | known for. In other cultures, the turtle can |
| You may have decided that you want a tattoo, | | | | represent bravery, endurance, wisdom, |
| but you don't know what design you want. You | | | | perseverance, safety, or longevity. |
| may want something that just looks good, or you | | | | Aside from the symbolism of the turtle itself, |
| might want something with a deeper meaning. If | | | | these designs can offer a unique chance to |
| you are leaning towards the latter, you might | | | | incorporate other designs, as well. For example, |
| consider a turtle tattoo. | | | | within a turtle's shell is a space that can be |
| Turtles are fascinating creatures. Their thick shells | | | | designated for other items, such as a Japanese |
| keep them safe from predators and provide | | | | character, a name, anything you want. Another |
| them shelter, and they are known to reach ages | | | | option for incorporating designs is the popular |
| that far surpass even humans. It is amazing to | | | | choice of a tribal turtle tattoo. |
| think that turtles that are born now could very | | | | The most important thing is to make the tattoo |
| well be around long after our grandchildren are | | | | your own. There are thousands of variations, and |
| gone from this earth. | | | | thousands more to be discovered. A tattoo is a |
| It is because of these interesting facts that | | | | chance to express yourself. A turtle tattoo can |
| turtles have a deep spiritual meaning to several | | | | do that in many ways, because there are so |
| different cultures around the world. For example, | | | | many ways to customize it. You can have a small |
| many Native American tribal legends attribute the | | | | turtle in a discreet location, or a very large and |
| creation of the Earth to the turtle. The Huron | | | | elaborate turtle design. You can even have |
| tribe, specifically, has a legend that a girl fell from | | | | traditional, tribal, or realistic designs, as well. The |
| the sky and landed in a world covered with | | | | choice is yours. |
| water, and the sea animals took her to the wise | | | | Now, you have gotten a chance to understand |
| old turtle for guidance. The turtle told them to | | | | why turtle tattoo designs have become so |
| bring soil from under the water and place it on his | | | | popular. If you decide to go this route, find a |
| shell. Once this was done, the earth grew from | | | | design and style that you like. Don't forget that |
| his shell, and soon began covering the water. This | | | | you can personalize it, as well. |