viking tattoo for men

Perfect expressions of Viking physical power and courage that sometimes spills over into recklessness, Viking tattoos are symbols rooted in Scandinavian mythology.

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Engraved on the body, they seem to transfer a certain indestructibility and a certain ardor to the soul. It's a great way to express your personality. That said, what are the types of Viking tattoos for men and where can you get them done? Answers.

The different types of Viking tattoos for men

With a particular meaning associated with each, Viking tattoos for men Viking tattoos for women express a distinctive aesthetic . They personify values ​​and currencies and come in several categories including:

@lys.tattoo

• Traces and knots: These are seemingly random patterns, but representing battle scenes, characters, etc. They are usually used as aesthetic backgrounds for other symbols.
• The runes: this is a mysterious alphabet made up of 28 symbols that allow you to enter into communication with the gods.
• Animals: These are mainly the wolf, the crow, the horse, the cat, the bear, the dog, the ram, and other animals highly regarded among the Vikings given their role and their qualities (ferocity, strength, speed, loyalty, resistance, royalty, majesty, etc.).
• The Sea: The Vikings have always been in close contact with the sea . Marine symbols include:
  • anchors and ships;
  • the Vegvisir, a runic compass;
  • the kraken, a sea monster that swallows boats;
  • the Jörmungand or Ouroboros, the serpent that encircles the world of the gods and bites its tail,
• War: A main theme in Norse and Viking mythology , war and the bravery it requires are expressed through tattoos of helmets, hatchets, swords, shields, etc.
• Deities and symbolic objects : in Nordic culture, the gods are considered as architects of the future and of the destiny of men. Tattoos in this category include:
  • The Yggdrasil, the Viking cosmic tree whose branches often join the roots, thus forming a circle.
  • The Aegishjalmur, a symbol composed of 8 spades starting from the middle and forming a circle used as protection by men going to war.
  • the god Odin: widely used for tattoos, he is the main Viking god. He embodies knowledge, fury, war and death;
  • Odin's Horn;
  • Hugin and Munin, the two crows and advisers of Odin;
  • Frigg, the wife of the god Odin who represents love and prediction;
  • The Valkyrie, a warrior goddess who embodies courage and glory;
  • The god Thor, a very popular god in Viking mythology and associated with protection and fertility.

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Where can a man get a Viking tattoo?

Viking tattoos for men can be done in many places on the body. The ideal location depends on the scope of the image to be tattooed and your personality .

@the_den_of_ragnar

Imposing images like battle scenes and ferocious animals can be tattooed on the back, arm, forearm, flank , thighs and calves.

Some tattoos like Viking bear tattoos can also be done on the chest or on a pectoral or even on the skull and overflow on the face. The more discreet symbols, on the other hand, are generally tattooed on the wrist , the ankle, on a finger and on a collarbone.

Other male viking tattoo inspirations

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@indigenoustattoo

@nicolasyede

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@artebino

@morrigantattooartist

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@ nanatattoo14

@ravenbodyfit

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Perfect expressions of Viking physical power and courage that sometimes spills over into recklessness, Viking tattoos are symbols rooted in Scandinavian mythology.

@franktattoo

Engraved on the body, they seem to transfer a certain indestructibility and a certain ardor to the soul. It's a great way to express your personality. That said, what are the types of Viking tattoos for men and where can you get them done? Answers.

The different types of Viking tattoos for men

With a particular meaning associated with each, Viking tattoos for men Viking tattoos for women express a distinctive aesthetic . They personify values ​​and currencies and come in several categories including:

@lys.tattoo

• Traces and knots: These are seemingly random patterns, but representing battle scenes, characters, etc. They are usually used as aesthetic backgrounds for other symbols.
• The runes: this is a mysterious alphabet made up of 28 symbols that allow you to enter into communication with the gods.
• Animals: These are mainly the wolf, the crow, the horse, the cat, the bear, the dog, the ram, and other animals highly regarded among the Vikings given their role and their qualities (ferocity, strength, speed, loyalty, resistance, royalty, majesty, etc.).
• The Sea: The Vikings have always been in close contact with the sea . Marine symbols include:
  • anchors and ships;
  • the Vegvisir, a runic compass;
  • the kraken, a sea monster that swallows boats;
  • the Jörmungand or Ouroboros, the serpent that encircles the world of the gods and bites its tail,
• War: A main theme in Norse and Viking mythology , war and the bravery it requires are expressed through tattoos of helmets, hatchets, swords, shields, etc.
• Deities and symbolic objects : in Nordic culture, the gods are considered as architects of the future and of the destiny of men. Tattoos in this category include:
  • The Yggdrasil, the Viking cosmic tree whose branches often join the roots, thus forming a circle.
  • The Aegishjalmur, a symbol composed of 8 spades starting from the middle and forming a circle used as protection by men going to war.
  • the god Odin: widely used for tattoos, he is the main Viking god. He embodies knowledge, fury, war and death;
  • Odin's Horn;
  • Hugin and Munin, the two crows and advisers of Odin;
  • Frigg, the wife of the god Odin who represents love and prediction;
  • The Valkyrie, a warrior goddess who embodies courage and glory;
  • The god Thor, a very popular god in Viking mythology and associated with protection and fertility.

@3faeries.tattoo

Where can a man get a Viking tattoo?

Viking tattoos for men can be done in many places on the body. The ideal location depends on the scope of the image to be tattooed and your personality .

@the_den_of_ragnar

Imposing images like battle scenes and ferocious animals can be tattooed on the back, arm, forearm, flank , thighs and calves.

Some tattoos like Viking bear tattoos can also be done on the chest or on a pectoral or even on the skull and overflow on the face. The more discreet symbols, on the other hand, are generally tattooed on the wrist , the ankle, on a finger and on a collarbone.

Other male viking tattoo inspirations

@ the_den_of_ragnar

@elotic

@ the_den_of_ragnar

@ marc.bauch

@indigenoustattoo

@nicolasyede

@ jorgemarquina.tattoo

@artebino

@morrigantattooartist

@ the_den_of_ragnar

@ nanatattoo14

@ravenbodyfit

@ the_den_of_ragnar

@ cedricehleringertattoo

@ haiku.ink.tattoo

@ the_den_of_ragnar

@ the_den_of_ragnar

@ imgrumpy