Centuries-old traditions of worship of various animals have not bypassed the gorilla - the most intelligent of the primates. Compared to other representatives of the fauna, the animal has highly developed intellectual abilities and strength.
Proponents of the Darwinist theory include apes in the evolutionary ladder. In its character, skills and behavior, the gorilla closely resembles humans.
But why do people get monkey tattoos? What is the significance of the gorilla tattoo? First of all, people pay tribute to their ancestors who used this symbol as a totem. Secondly, the monkey has many qualities that modern man should learn, which, of course, requires respect.
By the way, monkeys, in particular gorillas, repeatedly became the main characters of films such as: "King Kong", "Planet of the Apes", "Mighty Joe Young", "Gorillas in the Fog". Based on such a huge amount of attention to primates, it is not surprising that they have appeared in the tattoo industry.
What does the gorilla tattoo mean?
Since ancient times, people have put the image of animals on their skin. They believed that the image being drawn would give them strength, endowing them with the qualities that the animal itself possesses.
Such practices were carried out by African tribes. They believed the drawing of a gorilla would inspire strength and courage in battle.
And the inhabitants of ancient Europe ascribed negative, even dark qualities to the hominids. This was due to their visions of gorillas. They thought primates were cunning and lazy animals, unaware, uncontrolled by their destructive power.
The Zulu believed in tribes of very lazy people who had stopped tilling the land and decided to live off other people, in time they were covered with wool and their hoes were transformed into tails.
Ancient Greece considered monkeys to be mendacious creatures. Greek mythology mentions a certain "island of monkeys," which was inhabited by the so-called kerkops, humans turned by Zeus for lying.
In Christianity, the image of the apes is a collection of all vices: coquetry, greed, folly, frivolity, vanity, lasciviousness, and the like. The church fathers saw them as a caricature of man, a horde of all human shortcomings.
The Orientals, however, viewed the monkeys in exactly the opposite way. For them gorillas were a sign of loyalty, courage, strength, and wisdom. Regarding the latter, we can mention a literary character, a traveler and a local sage, Sun Wukun ("stone monkey"). And in Tibetan culture it was believed that it was from gorillas that the Tibetan people originated.
In Hinduism, the monkey is considered a sacred animal; it represents devotion and willingness to sacrifice oneself to save others.
Whatever the case, almost always any image of a gorilla, regardless of the place and style of tattooing carries the same motif - strength, great power, authority, the will to win.
From the negative we can note self-centeredness, spitefulness, excessive guile, even gluttony (for people - drunkenness).
Despite the different interpretations of the meaning, each person himself has the right to choose the meaning of the symbol, which he likes. However, we should not forget that the style of the tattoo also affects the semantic component.
Meaning for men and women
Different cultures and peoples interpret the meaning of this symbol in their own way. Let's find out what the gorilla means in the West and the East.
In Western culture.
Europeans believe that the monkey is a pathetic parody of man, and its desire to be compared to him is in vain.
In the East, the attitude toward the primate is quite the opposite. The gorilla is the embodiment of the following qualities:
- Intelligence. These apes are extremely intelligent. They are able to think, feel, and have developed intuition. They are the most intellectually advanced, second only to humans.
- Physical strength. Yes, that is to be expected from a 250-kg, two-meter tall animal. With such physical parameters, few people are burning with the desire to equal strength with this beast.
- Kindness. In modern society there is a stereotype that gorillas are aggressive and fierce. This may be true, but only if they feel threatened. In fact, these primates have no enemies. The fact is that they are herbivores, which means that they do not initiate conflicts with others. But if attacked, the gorilla will fight back and fight to the end.
- Humor. Analyzing the behavior of these animals, one gets the impression that they have a well-developed sense of humor.
- Leadership. The howling, shouting, chest pounding looks very intimidating, but it is the way the gorilla shows its power and authority to the other members of the group, at the same time removing the nervous tension.
Styles of gorilla tattoos
Realism - a great option for those who want to convey all the details of the image and inflict awe-inspiring terror on those watching.
Greywash - deep monochrome shades are great for those who do not like bright colors and want a tattoo in an understated look.
Graphics or tattoo-engraving to the person who respects the clear black lines, merging into a single complete picture.
Gorilla in the image of a dodo will look quite organic and whole. From the pluses we can note that such a tattoo can also be applied to small areas of the skin, such as the wrists or ankles.
There are also other original options: new-sculpt, linework or cartoon. The last one is especially good, suitable for a cheerful, cheerful person.
It's important to think about the gorilla's pose, the emotions it expresses. Imagine a full-scale gorilla full back, standing menacingly on four paws and grinning viciously with huge fangs. Can you picture it? You would probably find such a tattoo on the body of a man who is always ready to attack an aggressor, to lead people behind him. Or a gorilla with its mouth wide open and exposing its fangs? A very telling tattoo.
But the primate in a peaceful state expresses cheerfulness and peacefulness of intentions, as well as speaks of the high intelligence of the owner of the tattoo.
Who is suitable for a tattoo
The meaning of the tattoo with a gorilla in the modern art of body painting - strength, high intelligence, hidden aggression. The owner of such a drawing by nature of the leader, who loves to be in the center of attention. He has a kind and open nature, you can always turn to him for help. Despite this, it has a good physical strength, willpower and courage. Outstanding intelligence and innate intuition help the owner of the tattoo to achieve their goals. If you touch his interests, you can get a harsh rebuff, so provoke a man should not.
Tattoo gorilla may have another meaning - a means of protection and tribute to the animal. Drawing from time immemorial serves as a powerful amulet from ill-wishers. In order for the tattoo to have a strong energy, it should be applied on a closed area of the body and if possible hidden under clothing. Sometimes a person with such a tattoo wants to adopt all the traits inherent in the animal: strength, courage and determination.
Only we should pay attention to the fact that the image corresponded to your inner perception of himself and his appearance. Tattoo gorilla will look comical and ridiculous at the lean or sagging body.
Frequent variants of execution
- Gorilla with a crown on his head.
- A grinning primate.
- A gorilla wearing headphones.
- A gorilla done in a Celtic style.
- A heart-eating primate.
- Old-school gorilla and so on.
The gorilla tattoo on the chest of popular Irish fighter Conor McGregor is also very famous.
Technique of execution
The style of realism is the undisputed leader for depicting animals, birds and plants. Rich colors, detail, clear contours and correct lines are the hallmarks of this technique. The gorilla sketches with a meaningful and penetrating gaze look very impressive. It is better if they are colored and large in size. The shoulder, back, chest and arm are suitable for the place of application. Look interesting fantasy tattoos, characters from movies, drawings in the style of graphics, old-school or ethnics. In the latter option, you should pay attention to authentic ornaments and patterns.
Video on the theme
A selection of pictures
Places to apply
- Calves.
- Forearms.
- Chest.
- Side.
- Thigh.
- The back of the head and other.
Apply the gorilla tattoo is possible on any free place on the skin. But, of course, because of the bulky and aggressive look, the animal will look spectacular and organic on the back or torso. Also an excellent place for a tattoo can be shoulders or calves.
For the most part, tattoos with this theme are considered masculine, as the meaning invested in the tattoo is most suitable for the stronger sex. However, and ladies do not lag behind, choosing either cartoon style tattoos, or stuffing baby gorillas.
Photo, meaning, on the arms, on the legs, on the neck, Messi, Beckham, Neymar
Tattoos have become an integral part of the lives of many professional athletes: each achievement finds its place on their bodies and serves as a reminder of glorious moments of past days. In this article, let's look at famous tattoos of soccer players and their meaning.
Sergio Ramos tattoos
It's hard to find an area of Sergio Ramos' body that wouldn't be covered in tattoos. The footballer has many drawings on different parts of the body: behind the ear, on the back, on the wrist, on the bicep, hip and calf.
On his left hand is an image of Mother Mary and Jesus Christ. On the forearm are the initials of his parents and the number 7, which he considers lucky. And that's not all: The middle finger of the left hand is occupied by the initials of his own name, as well as that of his brother and sister.
The inscription on his right bicep reads "Spirit of the Dead," and on the left, "Lies in the Memory of the Living." This phrase is inscribed on the body of the Spanish footballer in honor of deceased loved ones. On the right wrist there is a tattoo that looks like a portrait of Mirian's brother.
On the lower part of his back there are the names of his brother and sister (Mirian and Rene). There are also various symbols and images on Ramos's body such as a cross, a dream catcher, feathers, a bird and so on.
Marcelo's tattoos
There are many different tattoos on Marcelo's body: an angel on his back, a cross on his right arm, Jesus Christ, the name of his son Enzo.
And the most popular is the letters "M12" on his back. The meaning of this footballer's tattoo is relatively simple: M stands for Marcelo, and 12 is his number on his Blancos jersey.
Neymar's tattoo
There are so many tattoos on the Brazilian soccer player's body that it is hard to count them. Mostly, Neymar's tattoos show his love of religion. On the forearm of his left arm is a tattoo of two praying hands and the letter combination "Fe," meaning faith. He got this tattoo as a mascot for the 2014 World Cup. On the ring finger of his left hand is a crown.
On the wrist of his right hand is the name of his sister Rafaella and son, and on his left hand is his mother's name. Before leaving Brazil for Spain, he added two more tattoos on his left and right ankle: the words "oousadia" and "alegria," meaning "courage" and "happiness." On his upper back is a tattoo of the word "blessed," meaning "blessed," and below that are Spider-Man and Batman.
Beckham's tattoo
Former Manchester United soccer star David Beckham has many tattoos all over his body. The tattoo on the footballer's leg is the inscription "Man of Sorrows", which he put on after the death of his grandfather. On his left collarbone you can see his daughter's name. On his right forearm is the number "VII," signifying his United jersey number.
New Permanent makeup: before and after
On the back of the former captain of the English team are numerous drawings, including the names of his sons, Brooklyn and Romeo. In the middle of those two names is a sketch of the Guardian Angel, which was his first tattoo. Beckham's arms are filled with tattoos that represent a female figure, his wife Victoria's name in Sanskrit, and a number of other images.
Messi's tattoo
Finally, we dedicate a few lines to Leo Messi. The Argentinian wears on his body an image of his mother, the name of his son, inscriptions with religious themes and a tattoo of a T-shirt with the number 10.
And this is only a small part of the athletes with tattoos that we reviewed in the article. Tattoos of soccer players are so diverse that the list can go on and on.
Meaning of tattoos for girls
Ease of communication, ridiculousness, liveliness of character and flirtatiousness - these are the traits that stand out against the background of other girls with the image of a monkey on the body. For owners of the tattoo is characterized by cheeky coquetry, importunate curiosity and endless chatter about everything.
For the cunning and inclined to deception persons tattoo monkey - a symbol of an adventurous nature. For these girls is not worth anything to mislead colleagues or acquaintances to become the general favorite, leader of the team. Lying - not a sin, say fans of the monkey's cunning and craftiness.
Common sketches
The final meaning of the sketch depends on the pose of the animal and its expression:
- The open mouth, demonstration of fangs - all this indicates aggression towards others, readiness to defend his opinion, as well as unwillingness to put up with negativity in his side.
- A monkey, taking a defensive posture, beating his fists in the chest. Such a tattoo indicates that its owner is a kind person, but if necessary, is ready to give a fierce rebuff, go against the general opinion and defend their own beliefs.
- If the gorilla sits on the grass in a relaxed pose and quietly looks into the distance, the wearer wants to emphasize his ability to make well-considered decisions. Symbolizes wisdom and poise, willingness to listen to arguments of opponents in arguments and discussions.
- A gorilla playing or inhaling the fragrance of a flower indicates a person with humor, a penchant for creativity, peaceful and calm. This is a good sketch for both men and women, demonstrating a love for the world around, a desire to learn and discover something new.
- For girls, a picture of a gorilla with cubs is good. Such a drawing symbolizes the care for offspring, the developed maternal instinct. Of course, it is possible to advise him and the men for whom in the first place is the care of his family.
- Calm, serenity, equanimity, relaxed attitude towards life - all this can be expressed by depicting a yawning gorilla on his body.
Video gorilla tattoo
The gorilla tattoo is a great choice, suitable for strong and strong-willed people.
The gorilla is considered the largest of all primates. They have a large build and have tremendous strength for humans. Despite this, gorillas are a very social hominid species with the highest intelligence among animals.
The gorilla tattoo can be rightly considered the original tattoo, which stands out from all the natal drawings. Mainly men are inclined to choose the gorilla sketch, but the charming half of our planet does not lag behind them. We aim to tell you about the designation, different techniques of execution, help you choose a place to apply a tattoo.
In what style to make a tattoo?
The meaning of this drawing will directly correspond to its stylization. When choosing a sketch, emphasis is placed on the look of the primate, his pose, emotions. For example, it is obvious that the gorilla grin tattoo denotes rage, readiness to engage in battle. And the image of a smiling monkey will carry quite the opposite meaning.
Traditionally, gorilla tattoos come in two varieties: realistic and fantasy. To the first, include all sorts of images of primates in calm and movement, plots from movies and so on. Often, the main style for such works is realism.
The second type includes drawings that depict a monkey in various unfamiliar situations, leaving room for the imagination of the tattoo bearer and the artist. An example is the aforementioned gorilla McGregor tattoo, the sketch of which can be found below. His chest depicts a gorilla with a crown eating a heart. Drawings like this look great in a traditional, graphic style.
Drawings of a gorilla, as well as other animals in general, look more effective in color than in monochrome. The photos of the gorilla tattoo from the article will familiarize you with all kinds of options for performing this work.
