Mountain tattoos for men. Mountains, meaning of tattoo. The only things better than mountains are mountains
The mountain is one of ancient symbols, which penetrated firmly into fine arts. Of course, mountain tattoos are widely accepted as a beautiful and meaningful image.
Since ancient times, the mountain has symbolized power, power, as well as hermitage and a certain detachment from earthly affairs. In the mythologies of many peoples, the mountain is the habitat of gods, spirits or other creatures with supernatural powers. Based on this, it can be argued that the mountain tattoo has a mystical or religious meaning.
In culture, the image of a mountain is often associated with indestructibility and wisdom, but, at the same time, the mountain range almost always acted as a natural barrier, a border between worlds.
The specific meaning of a mountain tattoo will depend on many circumstances. These are the colors used in the execution of the drawing, and the plot, and appearance the depicted peak. Of course, a flowering, sunlit mountain will most likely symbolize stability and protection.
An example of such a mountain is Olympus, the home of the gods. A tattoo of a gloomy, cloud-covered peak will have the opposite meaning. The image of Golgotha fully meets these characteristics. Consequently, the meaning of such a drawing may be ambiguous. The image of a mountain is applied to any part of the body, both men and women. The choice of plot and symbolism depends on the character and personality of the customer.
Eye of Horus Tattoo
Another, perhaps even more popular, theme is the tattoo of the eye of Horus - a symbol of the ancient Egyptian deity Ra.
The meaning of this symbol has not changed over thousands of years - it is a protective amulet that drives away evil spirits, giving the bearer of this sign vigilance and vigilance. The meaning of the eye of Horus tattoo completely coincides with the symbolism Ancient Egypt. The location on the body can be arbitrary. The symbol is equally suitable for both sexes. Regardless of character or occupation.
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A tattoo depicting the wonders of nature has always been considered interesting option. Mountains are magnificent, which is why many people make them part of their sketch. Not everyone knows that this kind of tattoo carries an ancient meaning. Despite the fact that the main meaning of the image of a mountain in a tattoo is the desire for power, there are many options for interpreting this symbol. Such tattoos are preferred by individuals who are confident and perhaps harsh in their judgments. Of course, mountains could not help but appear in myths or legends, which also contributed to the explanation of this image in the tattoo.
What attracts you to mountains?
Despite the fact that the mountain is simply a distortion of the relief, it has always attracted the attention of travelers and contemplators. Poets and writers glorified this miracle of nature in their works. Landscape artists did not forget about this splendor. Most high mountain Everest is considered to be (the second name is Chomolungma). Its height is more than 8000 meters. It is located in the Himalayas.
Climbers regularly attempt to conquer Everest. Perhaps not a single mountain can boast that the ascent to it takes about two months. Despite the fact that conquering the summit is a very dangerous adventure, in which injuries and deaths of climbers occur, Everest is still very popular. A mountain tattoo, a photo of which can be found on the Internet, can also speak of determination.
Mountain tattoo on a girl's thigh
Mountain tourism
Mountain tourism should not be confused with mountaineering, although they have common features. If the goal of a climber is to reach the top, then a tourist involved in mountain sports sets himself different goals: from climbing to a specific peak, slope, to conquering the highest point. And until 1989, conquering the peak was generally considered prohibited for lovers of the described activity. This type of tourism is included in the All-Russian Register of Sports.
Mountains on a girl's back
Did you know? Since the first ascent of Chomolungma, more than 200 people have died. But every year more than 500 people try to conquer this peak. Moreover, about half of those who climbed later returned again. A mountain tattoo, the meaning of which is described below, can also identify an avid climber.
Mountains with an inscription on the shoulder blade
Tattoo meaning
There are several meanings for this image. A mountain tattoo, the designs of which are varied, can mean:
- The desire for something. A mountain, of any kind, is a sure sign that the owner of the tattoo is a purposeful person, he has his own dreams, which are always fulfilled. Moreover, in life such people always try to stick to plans;
- Suddenness. This value is the opposite of the previous one. Mountains are a restless place. Therefore, you can encounter many surprises during your ascent. Likewise, a person who chooses this kind of sketch may find himself full of surprises;
- Power, strength. Mountains have been endowed with this symbol for a long time. It was believed that the image of mountains helps a person in his chosen life path;
- Hopelessness. A tattoo made in a gloomy, laconic style takes on this meaning. There is an opinion that such images are a reference to Golgotha. As you know, it was on the top of this mountain that Jesus was crucified, so for many Christians this image is symbolic. This tattoo emphasizes the owner’s dark thoughts. For example, he may believe that altruism is not valued among people;
- Cheerfulness. A tattoo in which mountains are depicted in color, which in itself carries positive emotions, speaks of a person’s love for the world around him. Such individuals are often smiling and good-natured;
- Attitude to nature. People who paint landscapes are most often nature lovers. It is likely that they are fighting to protect the environment around us;
- Love for climbing. Sometimes they get a tattoo with the image of a mountain that they have already conquered, or that they are just about to climb to the top of.
Mountain tattoo on the side of a girl's body
Symbols of mountains among the inhabitants of Japan
The Japanese often get a tattoo of Mount Fuji. This is not only a sign of patriotism, many legends are associated with this hill. Essentially this is active volcano. Residents of Japan believe that he was born in fire, so he can only die from it. It is also believed that this place is a bridge between people and the Creator.
Mountain tattoo on back
I recently got a mountain tattoo. It is colorful, cheerful, and has many green shades. This is a symbol that I can achieve everything on my own, despite the fact that I do not have a tenacious character. I am a kind person, the life of the party. Therefore, my tattoo suits me very well.
Camilla, Zelenodolsk.
Upside down tree mountain tattoo
Places for tattooing, choosing a design
This kind tattoos look good both on a large area and on small areas of the skin. For example, they like to depict small mountain peaks on the legs and forearm. Also interesting is the option in which the design is applied to two arms or legs. Moreover, the sketch can be independent, but when the tattoos are connected, a new image is obtained.
Did you know? There are not many tattoo artists who can make a high-quality landscape version. At the same time, in America there are associations of artists who position themselves specifically on landscapes, engravings, and carefully transfer images onto the skin.
Mountains, trees, birds - tattoo on hand
The choice of sketch directly depends on the temperament and character of the person. For example, people of a gloomy type choose not bright, but slightly muted colors for their drawings. However, this rule does not always work. So, a cheerful person can choose an aggressive sketch that reflects his inner strength, his desire to answer everyone what he really thinks.
The mountain tattoo appeared a long time ago, when I was still dreaming of going on an ascent with climbers. Since then, I have already visited many places, but I am sensitive to drawing. This is a reminder of a dream come true, of achieving a goal. And it's just beautiful. Although my tattoo is not colorful, it looks original.
Alexander, Moscow
Video selection of tattoos with mountains
« Better than the mountains There can only be mountains that have never been before,” sang Vladimir Semyonich Vysotsky. Anyone who has been to real mountains understands.
I just like mountains. Aesthetics, relief, majesty, symbol of upward movement.
Sveta Dzyubina, master of Crazy Tattoo
We look at photographs and sketches of tattoos with mountains, read about famous mountains and figure out what to draw.
Photo of a tattoo with mountains on the arm, leg, shoulders and other parts of the body
Mountains are most often painted in graphics, realism and watercolors. In other styles it is not so powerful, not so beautiful and not very similar.
Mountains need scope. Like this:
A couple tattoo with mountains is a great idea:
A wonderful combination. And if you add an eagle...
What's higher than the mountains? Sky and space. And together you get a cosmically cool tattoo.
Surprisingly, they are made quite often. Cute, neat, can be stuffed on any part of the body.
Knee-deep mountain tattoo
This can be a forehead design with mountains on the leg or any design that fits well on the shin or calf - from the ankle to the knee. For example, this one.
Meaning of a mountain tattoo
What does a mountain tattoo mean? There are no generally accepted symbolic meanings, so it all depends on the person.
Some people climb mountains because they love them and climb. Another likes them in appearance as a tattoo and that’s it. Beautiful picture. The third gives mountains their own special meaning: conquering peaks, achieving, overcoming, adventure, feat. The fourth remembers native land- Altai, Ural or Caucasus. It also happens that the master suggests mountains as a logical part of the composition.
The most famous and interesting mountains
This is the most high mountain in the world - 8,848 meters above sea level.
Chomolungma is a compound name. Literally translated from Tibetan it means “divine mother of vital energy.” The English name "Everest" is given in honor of Sir George Everest, chief of the British India Survey from 1830 to 1843.
This peak was first conquered by man on May 29, 1953. The hero is New Zealand mountaineer Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay.
This legendary mountain from Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings”, in which the One Ring was forged and there it sank into oblivion.
The name translates as “mountain of scarlet flame”, “ fire mountain"or "fatal mountain".
The famous volcano near Naples, the eruption of which destroyed Italian city Pompeii.
Vesuvius is the only active volcano in continental Europe.
Fuji or Fuji - the legendary mountain on Japanese island Honshu. The Japanese believe that immortals live on Fuji, and anyone who conquers its peak will become immortal.
Fuji has a perfect cone shape. It is usually depicted with a sharp top covered with ice. Despite the fact that this is an active volcano, Japanese artists paint it as calm, “no matter what happens.” And with sakura, of course.
The first known images of Fuji are Japanese ukiyo-e prints from the Edo era.
Etna is a famous Sicilian volcano near Catania. It is the highest active volcano in Europe - 3,295 meters above sea level.
Etna has several hundred side craters that periodically erupt lava.
The mountain became known thanks to writers who visited Africa - for example. Hemmingway. And so it's just very big volcano in Africa.
The mountain in Peru on which the eponymous mountain stands ancient city Incas (city among the clouds).
Mountain and cognac, to which, according to legend, Noah himself sailed in the ark after the Flood. It was once located on the territory of Armenia, and then it was chopped off by the evil Turks.
Mountains can be drawn in absolutely any style.
Golgotha has always been considered the most terrible mountain in the world. It was on its top that Jesus was crucified, which is why its image is found in tattoos. If someone has a tattoo of Golgotha, then this may indicate the extreme gloominess of the person’s outlook on life. Deep down in his heart, he believes that all good deeds will still be useless and he will have to be punished for them.
The darker the mountain where people were crucified, the harder it will be to convey to a person hope for the future and faith in something good. If the mountain on the tattoo is depicted as ordinary, blooming and green, then this can be a symbol of strength and masculinity. A person’s desire to cover his relatives with his broad back, to bring them stability.
Very often, the theme for mountain tattoos is the most famous peaks. Then the meaning of the mountain tattoo takes on a patriotic connotation. For a Japanese, a tattoo with the image of Fuji can be a great joy, and for a Tibetan, the native peaks of the Himalayas can be a great joy.
Landscape body paintings are quite rare because they require the endurance of the client and the patience of the artist. Most often they prefer something simpler and smaller in scale. A tattoo sketch with an image of mountains is done both in color and in black and white. Below are photos of tattoos depicting mountains from different artists.
