Deep Knowledge of Whale Tattoos
Giant, fearsome and wonderful, the whale has inspired many stories as have a deep symbolism the world over.
In ancient times it was believed that once the whale walked the earth, but sank down as parts of the earth went under water. To them the whale represented deep knowledge, as whatever the whale knew when down into the deeps with them.
The whale has also been a life-giving force, as many indigenous peoples have depending on it for food. Other cultures see the whale as a symbol for the unknown.
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