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Rising Phoenix Bird Tattoos
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Mythology says that the Phoenix is a creature that rises from its own ashes after burning down. The name itself originated from the Greek word for "red", the universal color of fire. Being the bird of fire, Phoenix can be aptly used to symbolize a person's inner fire and zest for life. The Phoenix bird symbolizes resurrection and rebirth. Some fans of the phoenix choose tattoos of the phoenix to represent a tough time in their lives or a tough patch in their life and the success they accomplished by overcoming it.
Phoenix tattoos are normally painted in bright and lucid colors that represent life. The uniqueness comes in the different interpretation by different people. You can easily personalize a phoenix bird tattoo to highlight emotions close to your own heart. A talented tattoo artist should be able to customize and personalize your phoenix as your desire.
Jewish legend says that the phoenix was the bird that refrained from eating the forbidden fruit of paradise, set itself on fire but rose from the ashes three days later. The Phoenix bird was also considered to be the representation of the rising and setting of the sun. However later on it was widely accepted as the symbol of resurrection of life.
The popularity of the Phoenix Bird tattoo is believed to have its origins in the Far East. Men prefer to locate a phoenix bird picture on their arms, while the ladies typically prefer the lower back or stomach area. There are people who consider Phoenix to be the symbol of the devil and that pagans expressed their love for Satan through the phoenix. In the Harry Potter series, the phoenix has been depicted as the bird that has healing powers. This is more in line with the symbolic meaning of Phoenix, the resurrection. In the chronicles of Narnia a phoenix saves one of the characters from danger.
In ancient times, the phoenix was printed on coins by the ancient Romans, who believed that it would ensure the longevity of the Roman Empire. The phoenix tattoo designs are beautiful and at the same time have definite, deeply held ancient symbolic significance.