Roman tattoos - symbolism, places of application (on the hand, wrist, collarbone), the features of Roman numerals, photo ideas and sketches

Cultural and Historic Heritage of Ancient Rome

Inspirational and presented in a huge variety of photos presented tattoos in the Roman style. Conquerors of the world and conquerors of many barbarian tribes, the Romans were notable for their advanced views on life, for them the highest value was considered the freedom of the individual, power and wise philosophy.

Regardless of the meaning of the chosen tattoo, it can be applied to both men and women. Choosing the original sketch you can consult with the master, he will help you to pick up additional elements or style design that will more accurately match the semantic content.

What are tattoos in the Roman style and their interesting options

The development of Roman culture was promoted by military, science and religion, so the meanings of the drawings on the body can be different. More often among the images for tattoos in the Roman stylistics choose a few general directions with original additions to the composition:

• Roman numerals, it can be a memorable date, his own birthday or the memory of other memorable events in the life of a person;
• Warrior(s) or military outfit, such tattoos symbolize courage and bravery, bordering on recklessness, valor and the ability to stand up for one's honor;
• The gods of the Roman pantheon, Jupiter and Juno, Neptune and Ceres, Titans and Cyclops, can become the main characters of tattoos with different subjects.

A special category of tattoos are symbolic images with additions of inscriptions and winged sayings. Many quotes from Roman philosophers are easily recognizable and are a ready template for the addition of a body image or a beautiful picture that carries a certain meaning.

This is interesting: The tradition of tattoos in the Roman army included the mandatory application of symbols to soldiers to signify their assignment to a particular unit or army. Today, many servicemen return from military or contract service with similar, albeit stylized images.

Basic motifs and original solutions for Roman tattoos

Before applying a tattoo, a good master from the salon will always help pick up a picture or give sound advice. When carefully choosing a drawing, you can also be guided by the general direction of image design, which will become a beautiful decoration of the body and will carry its own secret meaning:

• The battle between the warrior and the monster. In Roman mythology, there are many gods borrowed from the Hellenes, but many own monsters, with whom the heroes had to fight. Such tattoos often symbolize the victory over himself and his own shortcomings, over the difficulties of life and circumstances;
• Commemorative dates with Roman numerals. Elegant and originally designed Roman numerals are not easy to read those who are more accustomed to the Arabic calculus. But such inscriptions are the most eye-catching and can be the date of birth or wedding, mark a turning point in a person's fate;
• laurel wreath. Such tattoos can mean equating oneself with a victor, and the victory can be over oneself or over others. The laurel wreath to the winner was traditionally awarded in the Hellenic culture, but not without reason many Roman emperors were crowned with this attribute of power and involvement in the royal dynasty.

Often, for a natal image chosen figure and symbolic images of Fortune, the goddess of good luck. These tattoos do not necessarily have to adorn the body of the players, they are chosen by those who have felt an unexpected pleasant turn of fortune, overcome obstacles, or who really smiled on good luck.

Winged expressions and phrases in Latin as tattoos

Latin is an ancient language, and although it is more familiar to physicians now, the winged quotations in it remain popular. Philosophical sayings have not lost their relevance in the modern world and in order to pick up the appropriate one by meaning you can explore a whole collection of popular expressions in Latin, for example:

• A potentia ad actum (from desire to reality);
• Hic sunt leones (lions live here);
• Lux in tenebris (a ray of light in the dark);
• Utile dulce miscere (both pleasant and useful);
• Contra spem spero (hope without hope);
• Nec sutor ultra crepidam (you cannot judge what you do not know);
• Omnes vulnerant, ultima necat (with every hour we are weaker and the last minute kills us);
• Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? (Who guards the guards themselves?);
• Casus a nullo praestantur (man is powerless against chance);
• Cui podest malum? (who benefits from it);
• Ex mero motu (without compulsion);
• Don gratuit (brought voluntarily as a gift);
• Dum vivimus vivamus (we all live as long as we live).

Another interesting and original solution for a tattoo in the Roman style are abbreviations of several letters. Latin capital letters with dots can mean the name of a loved one, but most often they are abbreviated winged phrases, the meaning of which is known only to the tattoo owner and his close friends.

Original tattoos in the Roman style or with Latin phrases will help to inspire true connoisseurs of the classics before you apply the image it is better to know in advance the exact meaning of the sketch, especially if it is a winged expression and such information will help to determine the choice. Together with the wizard you can choose the original font, size and slant of the letters, emphasizing your own individual style and adding a bright and exclusive image.

Photos of Roman tattoo ideas