The Passion and Light of Sun Tattoos
The sun has played a vital part of our existence, so it is no wonder that this glowing orb has such symbolic meaning to all people around the world. Many ancient civilizations worshipped the sun as their god, including Babylonia, Egypt, Greece and Rome.
Nearly every culture has developed a story about how the sun came into being and how it rises and sets every day.
Its life-giving rays associate the sun with light, life, regeneration and reincarnation.
The sun is often seen as a male symbol, which is why it is often offset by the moon or earth which are considered female.
Of course, until a few hundred years ago the sun was seen as the center of the universe, and everything else rotated around it. Its supreme power made it a popular symbol for both royalty and religious factions.
As a tattoo the sun can mean fertility, passion, youth, light and knowledge. The sun can also be represented by an eagle, a falcon, phoenix, lion, ram and many other creatures.
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