The Valkyrie tattoo is one of the most mysterious symbols of tattoo art. It is an image of a brave, strong, beautiful warrior. The symbol comes from the mythology of the ancient Scandinavian countries. According to legend, many beautiful Valkyries had to accompany the god Odin and carry the souls of valiant warriors to Valhalla (the Scandinavian equivalent of Paradise). The symbol of the Valkyrie is courage, honor, a symbol of protection of the land and the clan.
Valkyrie tattoo: meaning
For men and women, this tattoo has slightly different meanings. According to Scandinavian beliefs, the Valkyries influenced the life of any warrior from the moment of birth until his death. It was these warrior-maidens who decided who would die in battle and who would return home safely.
The Brave Valkyrie is a mythological image
This warrior woman is a direct descendant of the elves who could fly and therefore had wings. This woman warrior is often depicted with wings on her back (huge or purely symbolic), wearing a "winged" helmet or armor, less often on a winged horse.
For men
For men Valkyrie means harmony, unbridled energy and almost animal aggression, but at the same time, the wisdom and strength. It is believed that this tattoo protects its owner, and he himself - his family and friends. It is a true warrior, must in any situation to maintain composure and judgment, because the way to Valhalla open only for the most worthy.
The symbol of the tattoo is predominantly aggressive, militant.
The sketch is most often placed on the back or thigh, if the picture is large. Often this tattoo is also applied in the form of a sleeve. A small picture can be placed on the shoulder, calves of the legs, ribs.
Usually it is a beautiful half-naked woman in armor or with wings
The wings of the Valkyrie are worthy of a separate description. They often symbolize the destruction for the sake of creation. The Scandinavians believed that the warrior picks up the dead soldiers on the battlefield, carrying them on her wings directly to Valhalla. Warrior-woman protects those who fight for the good, not for the sake of honor and glory.
The wings bring a sense of lightness to the image of the bearer, and can be seen as a symbol of freedom from base motives.
For women
Woman-warrior - the same Valkyrie. The meaning of the tattoo is a strong talisman, the harmony of strength of mind and extraordinary femininity, light aggressiveness and energy of nature. The Valkyrie is often considered the patroness and protector of pregnant women, as well as young maidens dreaming of a child. It is said that this image contributes to the fact that the baby will be born healthy, strong, as a real warrior.
Tattoo Valkyrie - amulet
For girls it is also a "strong" symbol. Female warrior, usually small in size, is printed in the area of the shoulder blade, on the arm, closer to the shoulder, on the hip or shin. Especially bold, but romantic personalities, place this tattoo on the forearm or chest.
Themes of natal drawings with the Valkyries
These female warriors are usually depicted in the form of a beautiful girl. Their head is decorated with a helmet. Often they sit on a horse and have their own wings. Such tattoos are very attractive and feminine.
In Slavic mythology, the Valkyries are depicted differently. The graphic realization is conveyed by a circle, within which ornaments, rhombuses and swastikas are contained. According to Slavic beliefs, this symbol gives the warrior justice, honor, wisdom and nobility.
Valkyries were used as amulets and were tipped to remind the warrior to return home from the battlefield.
According to mythology, the amulet gets rid of laziness, helps to overcome obstacles and gives purpose. Swastika meant prosperity and life, protecting the warrior from bad thoughts. It also had the power to guide spiritual growth and was a symbol of the cyclical nature of human existence.
Images of Valkyries have no restrictions on the choice of colors and styles of application. Among the widespread popular are ethnic trends, old skool, thrash polka, chicano. The picture can be black or multicolored. There are sketches of a single image of a warrior. It is also possible to choose whole compositions, one of the elements of which is a Valkyrie.
The most difficult direction for tattooing is realism. In order to perform such work, the master must be a good artist. He will have to accurately convey all the strokes and details of the drawing. Such images are masterpieces and look like entire paintings.
Valkyrie sign and its meaning
Usually looks tattoo with Valkyrie, as an image of a woman warrior. But this is not only a Scandinavian warrior, because the word "Valkyrie" also exists in ancient Slavic culture.
The Slavs used it as a peculiar amulet, a solar symbol, representing two squares superimposed on each other, cross on cross, additionally decorated with the Slavic swastika and inscribed in the Sun-circle.
This unusually strong "sign" is capable of neutralizing the forces of evil, blocking any destructive energy and protecting the wearer from the effects of black magic
This symbol of the Valkyrie is not only protecting its owner from the pernicious external influences, but also informs others about the strength of spirit of its owner and the firmness of his intentions. Rays Slavic swastika here - a symbol of the best qualities of the true warrior: honor and wisdom, nobility and justice.
Valkyrie tattoos can represent a whole picture, with a complex plot. Usually it is a battle scene with many details and secondary characters, less often - a landscape with sunrise or sunset. When it comes to the Slavic amulet, it is usually depicted separately from any other pictures, less often - together with some "animal of power" (for example, a wolf).
What does the Valkyrie mean?
Before choosing a Valkyrie tattoo it is necessary to think carefully, because its meaning is ambiguous enough. Such a tattoo will suit a man who has a stubborn willed character, it can also be a man associated with a noble cause.
Usually such a picture is chosen by those who have a profession to protect the homeland. Also such tattoos will look good on employees of law enforcement agencies, fighters, military, it can be seen in the photo.
Girls also prefer the choice of such a tattoo, but usually strong, strong-willed and unusual ladies are able to do this. Also Valkyrie will suit a girl who is professionally involved in sports or one who serves in the army.
The selected female tattoos often have quite soft and gentle features, like the native Russian Valkyrie - militant and aggressive.
Valkyrie tattoo: photo
Valkyrie tattoo on the photo looks differently. Here are what drawings are the most common:
- woman rider with a sword. The picture is located on the back or hip, performed in black and blue tones;
- girl with wings and in armor. Her wings are huge, each feather has a meaning - inscriptions, additional symbols are additionally placed on the feathers;
- Slavic Valkyrie on one of the fingers or toes, sometimes inscribed in the form of a ring;
- the wings of the warrior, framing the silhouette of the sword. The image usually adorns the inner part of the forearm or shoulder blade area;
- Valkyrie in a picture of complex intertwining, with a detailed face, arranged on the body in the form of a sleeve, with a transition to the back;
- A fighting woman warrior. Can be a schematic figure with a sword, padded under a sun-swastika, or a qualitatively drawn picture, part of a battle scene;
- Valkyrie-"Amazons" head in a winged helmet, placed on the shoulder or shoulder blade;
- a Slavic symbol-Valkyrie in the form of (the role of) the Sun or the Moon opposite the head of a wolf howling at him;
- warrior woman depicted next to a Viking man, as if taking his soul. Such a colorful picture is framed by outlines of clouds and rays of light.
On our site you will find many of these and other pictures of Valkyries for all tastes.
Choice of location on the body, color, style and sketch
Valkyrie is a bright and colorful image that is required to occupy a large space on the body, so the best option for tattoo placement is the back, ribs, forearm, collarbone, ankle, calves of the legs or chest. In general, the bigger the picture, the better, because you can display all the small elements, filling the image with colors.
By the way, as for the colors, black and blue are usually used, but there are no restrictions, so the drawing can be done in the most realistic manner. Realism - one of the best styles for such a tattoo, but no less attractive looks Valkyrie tattoo in ethnic (Slavic style), Chicano, thrash polka or old skool.
The best options sketches:
- Valkyrie face.
- Valkyrie on a horse.
- The wings of a warlike woman.
- Valkyrie with a shield and spear.
- Valkyrie amulet.
Valkyrie: a tattoo sketch
Sketches with Valkyrie, both Slavic and Scandinavian, you can create your own hand or find in our gallery. Stamped Valkyrie can be almost anywhere the owner of the tattoo wishes. The miniature tattoo amulet is beaten on the scapula, finger, wrist, sacrum area, chest, shoulder, back of the neck. It is not uncommon for a woman warrior to be tattooed on her hip, back, or ribs.
Generally, this tattoo can be performed as a graphic or imitation watercolor pattern, popular styles of this tattoo are "Black&Grey", new skool, realism, fantasy, minimalism and others. On the pages of our website there are dozens of different images of this tattoo - black and white, in color, Scandinavian and Slavic.
Who is suitable for whom?
The Valkyrie tattoo is suitable for both genders and will have the impact described in the table:
| Girls | Guys |
| Harmony between strength and femininity | Gaining courage and strength of character |
| Gaining strength | Protection in major life changes |
| Increasing the chances of getting pregnant and bearing a healthy child | Ability to always protect your loved ones |
| Gaining calm and cool mind in any situation | Gain the meaning of life |
| Elimination of complexes. | Ability to fulfill dreams and aspirations |
| Ability to ignore a jealous person | Protection from harming the innocent |
| Meeting a worthy companion partner |
Practitioners warn that if the tattoo is done by a woman prone to aggression, her outbursts of anger may become more frequent. It is better to first apply the image with henna to make sure what effect it will have. Men are rarely affected in this way.
