The traditional way of life of our Ancestors, the cultural and, as they say now, esoteric foundations of the existence of the Slavic-Aryan civilization can teach us a lot. In particular, the ancient representatives of the Great Race were able to perceive natural energy flows; they could, if necessary, change them, harmonize them, and use them for their own purposes in accordance with the characteristics of their personal energy structure. In this regard, tattoos among the Slavs played a special role. This material is devoted to this issue - the issue of Slavic tattoos.
So, before moving on to the issue of Slavic tattoos, and even more so to the discussion about the tattoos of Slavic warriors (which, of course, took place), it is necessary to bring some clarity in terms of the concepts used. A tattoo is not just a “drawing on the skin.” A tattoo (any tattoo, even a pink butterfly somewhere in the area of the causal site) is a pattern, a certain physical structure that changes the energy flows passing through it. According to this principle, amulets, galdrastva, as well as runes, Tarot cards and other fortune-telling systems (subject to truth) operate. In other words, the natural flows that permeate a person, entering his body in the tattoo area, are distorted in a certain way. Which one depends on the tattoo. But it is obvious that a lizard on the shoulder blade or a dragon on the shoulder clearly does not contribute to strengthening vitality, because, at a minimum, they are applied by a person who does not have the appropriate sacred practice.
Ancient Slavic tattoos were applied exclusively by the Magi, people who for decades studied, as we would now say, esotericism and energy. The fact is that the Slavs (in fact, this is true for many ancient peoples) tattooed not only on the body. For a tattoo to work, as they say, it must be applied to all nine human bodies, of which only one is physical, and only one is external (protective or aura body). Therefore, tattoos, Slavic patterns, sacred images applied by our Ancestors to their bodies had a special status. The application process was most often carried out in the temple in front of the idols of the Gods and Ancestors. This is a leisurely, methodical process, which was accompanied by a priestly trance. In this case, of course, only natural paint, because our Ancestors were not so ignorant as to poison their bodies.
Anyone interested in Slavic tattoos needs to understand one simple fact - in a tattoo parlor, even the “coolest” one, you will not get a tattoo in full accordance with the traditions of your ancestors. Even if the form of the tattoo itself is chosen correctly, such a tattoo will, at best, be a drawing, and at worst, it will begin to slowly kill you. Slavic tattoos, and even more so tattoos of Slavic warriors, were applied only as a last resort. And now the most important question - why?
Slavic tattoos (for men, women, warriors - it doesn’t matter) were applied only if a person’s own reserves were not enough to fulfill a certain goal. For example, the Magi could apply ritual tattoos to their bodies, which increased their perception and contributed to the aggravation of the necessary feelings (of course, not physical). In fact, a well-executed tattoo with Slavic symbols (as it is commonly called now) could slow down or completely block the aging process of the physical body. If we are talking about a military Slavic tattoo, it is necessary to mention several nuances.
Of course, the Knights' varna also used this unique mechanics - applying sacred images to the physical and energy bodies of the warrior. But it is necessary to understand that this was most likely done out of despair. That is, for example, a veteran warrior lost his sight or, as a result of a head injury, his level of energy perception decreased. In this case, if the healers were powerless, there was a real need to apply a tattoo, which would expand certain energy channels, leveling the overall energy background in the warrior’s body. After all, the destruction of physical organs is always a consequence of the destruction of internal, energy bodies. That is why there is not a single medicine that can completely heal a person. This is logical, because drugs always fight the consequences of a disease, but not its cause. But this is a topic for another material.
Obviously, the Knight could never get the Valkyrie badge on himself. Why? Because the Knight must have his own Valkyrie, a woman capable of creating a protective circle to protect her lover. Only a woman, and only a loving one, can do this. If the Knight did not have a Valkyrie, then, roughly speaking, he is a worthless Knight and most likely in the next battle with a really strong enemy he will fall ingloriously. There are a number of nuances regarding tattoos of Slavic warriors. Although this is not a matter of specialization. There were Slavic tattoos for men, Slavic tattoos for warriors, wise men, women, even for children. But we are talking about isolated cases, and not about the general, thoughtless (as now) use of the oldest of mechanics to adapt an entity to changing environmental conditions. Tattoos among the Slavs were found in the ratio of one per hundred thousand, if not less often. In general, we can talk about the exception rather than the rule.
And one more thing that will most likely upset many. Tattoos with Slavic symbols, like any other tattoos, are in principle prohibited and strictly prohibited from being applied to the bodies of people whose age does not exceed thirty-three years. The fact is that it is at this age that the basic, formative processes in physical body and in most energy bodies of a representative of the Great Race. By the way, this is an important disclaimer: we are talking about Slavic tattoos and their meanings. For representatives of other races (in particular, Semitic ones), all the above canons do not apply; they have their own rules, which are fundamentally different from ours. In this regard, applying a Slavic tattoo to a person with mixed genotypes can lead to irreparable consequences, which will most likely manifest themselves in one or two generations, perhaps earlier.
So, 33 years is the minimum age for getting a tattoo. Our Ancestors knew very well that if you get a tattoo earlier, even if all the rules are followed, it will not “work” correctly and will ultimately do more harm than good. I mentioned some children's Slavic tattoos. There really were such, but the cases of their use throughout the history of the Great Race can be counted on the fingers of one hand. This is more than an exception. Therefore, within the framework of this article there is no point in delving into this issue.
This is the basis, a little truth that everyone needs to know. Especially for those who tirelessly search through all sorts of “near-Slavic” sites in search of answers to a number of questions: “what tattoos did the Slavs have?”, “what tattoos did Slavic warriors have?”, “where to get a Slavic tattoo?”. This material answers all such questions in a comprehensive, although perhaps somewhat categorical, form. The traditions of the Ancestors must be honored, they must be remembered and strive to learn all aspects of available knowledge. But not all of this knowledge is worth putting into practice, as they say. So if you suddenly feel an irresistible desire to stuff Gromovik all over your back, think twice.
P.S. Slavic tattoos could include karunic and letter elements. In other words, runes, tragi, initial letters and sayings could be used in the tattoo.
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Recently, many people have been getting tattoos on their bodies. Slavic tattoos are becoming increasingly popular among those who like to apply ethnic motifs to the body. There are no traditional Slavic tattoos. For the drawings, motifs of Scythian patterns, Russian ornaments from ancient books, elements of embroidery on ancient clothing, fairy-tale and mythological characters, etc. are used. Did our ancestors give themselves tattoos? It’s an interesting question, isn’t it...
The ancient Slavs had tattoos - this fact is not disputed by scientists. In addition, science, for obvious reasons, does not have material evidence of what the Slavic tattoos were like - there are no Slavic burials in which the skin of the buried person was preserved so well that tattoos could be seen on it.
Based on the well-known tendency of the Slavs to remain captive to mythological worldviews, it can be hypothetically argued that the history of the origin of the custom of tattooing among the Russian ancestors goes back to the distant past. Literary sources and preserved customs of the Russians have proven that one of the main characters of epics, tales and other forms of ancient Slavic culture folk art there was a dragon. The Eastern Slavs have preserved stories about how Perun, chasing a serpent (dragon), pierced it in one case with a spear, in another with lightning. Such a plot could be found both in wooden art and in bone carvings (in Novgorod). Let us recall the image of the current coat of arms of Moscow, returned from a past heritage - St. George the Victorious, piercing a dragon serpent with a spear.
The pagan Slavs deeply believed in spirits, sorcerers, brownies, goblins, bathhouses and similar fantastic creatures, which, according to their ideas, lived next door to them. They loved some, they feared others. And all this, naturally, was and continues to be reflected in their work. Object-shaped symbols of real and unreal creatures, animals and birds, which the ancient Slavs used in their folklore, fine art and decorative creativity, became the favorite characters (heroes) of plot and compositional solutions for skin painting among modern Russians.
The Arab diplomat Ibn Fadlan reported that during his journey from Baghdad to the country of the Rus, who settled along the Volga River, he observed tattoos from the fingernails to the neck among the local residents - images of trees, animal figures and other signs and symbols. The listed set of tattoos was not accidental: the tree symbolized not only space, but also time. This is evidenced by the riddle that has survived to our time: “There is an oak tree, there are 12 branches on the oak tree, on each branch there are 4 nests, in the nest there are 7 chicks” - about a year, 12 months, 4 weeks, 7 days. The image of a tree was also present in conspiracies. According to the beliefs of the Slavs, the Mother of God, Paraskeva and other saints live on sacred trees (oak, apple tree, birch, sycamore, etc.). tree in wedding ceremonies embodied the fertility of living nature, the tree of life. The images of various animals served as amulets and amulets that protected the Slavs from evil spirits and sorcerers.
With the spread of Christianity, the custom of tattooing began to be mercilessly eradicated, for it was considered by the church as an integral part of pagan rituals. Perhaps the ban on tattooing was caused by the desire of Christian priests to protect the people from all kinds of false prophets, each of whom was already talking about the end of the world and calling himself the new Messiah. At the same time, when a tattoo contributed to the propaganda of a religious cult, a specific religion, the church welcomed it in every possible way. For example, in Bosnia, among the Catholic peasant population, it was rare to find a woman or girl without a tattoo of a cross on her forehead, chest and upper forearm. The fact of tattooing among early Christians cannot be denied. It can be assumed that the first Christians applied initials associated with the name of Christ (X or I.N. - Jesus of Nazareth), an image of a lamb, a cross or a fish.
Various peoples have long practiced the custom of tattooing and marking their faces with various dyes in order to perpetuate pilgrimages to holy places. For example, starting from the 15th century. reports of pilgrims appear about their journeys to Jerusalem. In particular, the German A. Bappenheim testifies that during his visit to Jaffa in 1563, he immortalized the sign of the cross on his thigh. Another pilgrim, Slisanki, wrote in 1662 that in Bethlehem he ordered an image of the holy tomb and the sign of the five holy crosses, as well as Mount Kavaria and Zion, to be carved out on his shoulder. He also did this because there was a belief: if the ship was captured by the Turks while traveling by sea, then when they saw the pilgrims’ tattoo, they would let them go. This custom lasted until the end of the 19th century, which is confirmed by biographers’ reference to George V (1865-1936), King of England, who, while still heir to the throne in 1881, having visited Jerusalem, made a memorable tattoo on his shoulder in the form of the star of Bethlehem . The Greek author Priscus talks about the “Scythians” who lived in the Northern Black Sea region and on the Danube in the 5th century. AD, who treated the ambassadors with honey and millet bread. It should be noted that the Scythians were defeated by the Goths back in the 3rd century. BC, and honey and millet bread - traditional dish namely among the Slavs, so Priscus most likely met not with the Scythians, who no longer existed by that time, but with the Slavs. The same inaccuracy was made by Herodotus, who considered the Slavs to be the descendants of the Scythians. However, let us return to the modern descendants of the ancient Slavs. In the Russian outback, in the most remote rural areas of our homeland, to this day you can meet old people with a tattoo in the form of “checkers” - a chessboard, which they call “Morning”. In their opinion, it means that bright moments of life alternate with dark ones. And sometimes the drawing is bizarre, and it is difficult to say what exactly its bearers wanted to depict. We can only guess what our ancestors wanted to express with this image; maybe it was an amulet or a sign of belonging to a certain community, which helped our ancestors find their dead soldiers on the battlefield.
There is no reason to doubt that from ancient times the Slavs used tattoos for various ritual, cult, social, religious, ideological and personal purposes. The Slavic population actively used tattoos as a method of resisting initiation into a faith alien to them. What do you think about this issue?
The Slavs are our heritage, and Slavic tattoos are rooted in paganism. In this article we tell you what tattoos meant for the Slavs, what this style means now, and show sketches and works by the studio’s masters.
History of Slavic tattoos
The ancient Slavs did not make tattoos “for beauty” - creating a design on the body was a magical rite and each had its own meaning. It was believed that a tattoo changes a person’s energy. Some symbols improve it, but incorrectly selected images can harm it.
There were certain tattoos for men, women and even children. These signs were applied only by the Magi and only for a specific purpose - for example, to cure an illness or help a warrior in battle.
There were certain tattoos for men, women and even children. Signs were applied only by the wise men and only for some purpose - to support a warrior in battle, to cure an illness, to protect him from the evil eye.
Decline
Christianity, which came to Rus' in the 20th century, completely banned tattoos as a sign of paganism. Religion eradicated all rituals, religious events and holidays of the pagans, priests protected parishioners from mythical forces, spirits and other “heresies”. The meaning of Slavic tattoos was gradually forgotten, and the view of body designs changed sharply from positive to negative. Culture has been irretrievably lost, and therefore...
Stylized Slavic tattoos: sketches
It is difficult to reconstruct the history of tattoos, so stylization now dominates. Characteristic features are pagan crosses, an abundance of colors and high-quality elaboration, subjects in black and white colors. Slavic tattoos sometimes include tattoos with Russian symbols, we will also show them.
Runes
The Slavic runic alphabet is a cultural layer of mythology, magic, fortune telling and pagan religion. There is even such a belief: if you want to see a certain dream, draw certain runes on your hand in the evening. Leads to unexpected consequences :)
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Slavic swastika
There is nothing bad or forbidden about the swastika - it was originally a symbol of the sun. Nowadays it is actively used by Buddhists and Hindus, and in the past it was also loved by the Slavs. It differs from the usual swastika with a negative connotation and has several meanings.
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Ornament
In Slavic ornamentation, the cyclicality and squareness of symbols stand out. It resembles embroidery typical of the Slavs and most often combines red and white colors.
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Slavic gods
Perun, Dazhbog, Stribog, Veles - we hear their names even in school lessons, when we get acquainted with the culture Ancient Rus'. Tattoos with pagan gods look large-scale and especially unusual.
Epics, fairy tales, heroes
There’s nothing to say here – our culture, ours, our native one. Brownies or goblins are not often tattooed, but famous heroes, beautiful maidens and mysterious heroes occupy a worthy place in the culture of Slavic tattooing.
Love for the homeland and interest in its origins are inherent in many modern men. On the streets you can increasingly see representatives of the stronger sex with Slavic tattoos. Today, these ancient tattoos are of particular value and significance, since our ancestors applied them to their bodies. The number of designs for Slavic tattoos is huge, so every man will be able to choose a tattoo that suits the style and meaning.
Why are Slavic tattoos popular?
Today, ancient Slavic tattoos have returned to fashion and are very popular among men. In this way, representatives of the stronger sex express respect for the past. In addition, Slavic tattoos are amulets, therefore, by applying such a tattoo to the body, men strive to acquire more knowledge, wisdom, experience and other important qualities.
Slavic tattoos and their meaning
Each Slavic tattoo has a certain meaning. Therefore, you need to approach the choice of tattoo responsibly.
Slavic runes
Slavic runes on a tattoo mean victory, friendship, stagnation, wealth and joy
This tattoo depicts five runes at once. The first is the rune of victory (Kano), which helps a person to unleash his creative potential and achieve everything he has planned. The second rune (Gebo) means friendship and promises sincere fruitful relationships in a person’s life. The third rune (Isa) symbolizes stagnation, order, stability and the accumulation of strength. She is able to stop any events, for example, illness. The fourth rune (Feu) means wealth. It protects a person from loss and protects his values. The last rune (Vunyo) symbolizes joy and promises a person happiness and prosperity.
Rune Aligiz symbolizes the inner self of a person, centripetal forces striving for order in the world
The tattoo depicts the Aligiz rune on a Slavic ornament, which demonstrates the strength and power of a person. And the Algiz rune means peace and symbolizes the inner strength of a person. It provides protection and patronage of the gods.
Otilia - rune of calm
The Otilia rune is depicted on the hand, which means calm. This is a symbol of prosperity and well-being, which promises a person prosperity in the family and success in any undertaking.
Slavic gods
The main meaning of Perun's tattoo is power, physical strength, fearlessness, honor, heroism
Among the Slavs, Perun was the thunder god who patronized warriors. A tattoo with the image of Perun symbolizes physical strength, power, heroism and fearlessness. The image of this god embodies the noble qualities of a real warrior, so this tattoo is suitable for reliable, brave men who are ready to defend their family and homeland.
Veles is the second most important God after Perun
Veles in the ancient Russian pagan pantheon of gods was second in importance after Perun. He was the patron of storytellers and poetry. Tattoos depicting this god are suitable for those who are determined and strong men who improve throughout their lives. A tattoo will help them achieve success and material wealth.
Images of the god Svarog protects from bad thoughts and actions
A tattoo with the image of the blacksmith god Svarog is more suitable for men who often engage in physical labor or some kind of craft. Such a tattoo will guide a person on the right path and protect him from bad thoughts and actions. Also, the image of Svarog helps to reveal talents, become more courageous and decisive.
Through the square of Svarog, this god blesses people, provides help and protection
Among men, tattoos are also popular not with the image of Svarog, but with his symbol, the so-called Svarog square. It helps you realize yourself in life and develop your talents. The tattoo also serves as a talisman that protects against diseases and evil intentions of people.
Yarilo - god of the sun, spring, strength and flourishing of life
Yarilo among the ancient Slavs was the god of the sun, strength and flourishing of life. A tattoo with his image protects against the evil intentions of people and helps to develop creativity. This amulet also helps to attract the attention of the opposite sex.
The Slavic-themed tattoo is depicted in the form of a cult sign of a cross with the ends bent clockwise
The Slavic swastika is a cross with edges bent clockwise. They symbolize the cycle of things and various changes, for example, the change of day and night or seasons. On the body, such a tattoo symbolizes the sun, light, strength, health and joy.
The swastika symbolized the correct order of things in nature
Slavic amulets
The bear is associated with power and might
The ancient Slavs believed that the image of animals and plants on the body would protect them from evil spirits. Thus, the Slavs associated the bear with power. A tattoo with it symbolizes masculinity and promises good health to male offspring.
The wolf represents strength and independence
The Slavs associated the wolf with loyalty and loneliness. This animal represents strength and independence. If the wolf bares its mouth in the tattoo, then this is a symbol of righteous anger. And the image of a wolf with its mouth closed will bring wisdom and peace to a man.
The crow symbolizes a sharp mind and determination
For the Slavs, the crow was a product of the forces of evil. At the same time, the bird protects the man from these evil forces. The crow is considered a symbol of a sharp mind and determination.
Tree - a symbol of fertility and vitality
Among men, tattoos of a tree with a thick trunk are popular, which personifies wisdom and experience. If there are many branches on a tree, it means love and happiness.
Images of trees with thick trunks are especially popular.
And the abundance of foliage is associated with long life and a large family.
Slavic tattoos are very popular among men today. There are a great many variations of such tattoos, so everyone can choose the most suitable one. If you decide to get a Slavic tattoo, then do not choose solely because of the design. Each Slavic tattoo has its own meaning. It should play a decisive role in your choice.
The most typical symbolism characteristic of Slavic tattoos:
- Solstice and swastikas;
- Animals;
- Complex geometric shapes;
- Slavic runes;
- Mixed patterns and ornaments.
Story
Ancient Slavic culture attached great importance to symbolism. Pagan religions are reflected in Slavic runes and signs, such as stars, swastikas and complex ornaments. Slavic tattoos as an element of Slavic culture were popular in pre-Christian times of Kievan Rus. Interestingly, similar body designs were applied to both men and women.
Originally women's tattoos depicted crosses, floral patterns, and interweaving lines, which makes them a little similar to a Celtic tattoo. Such tattoos were a symbol of fertility and harmony with nature. In Slavic culture, the feminine principle is identified with the image of mother earth. This theme was also reflected in women's Slavic tattoos.
As for men, they used the tattoo as a symbol of power and strength. These could be either abstract symbolic tattoos or images of animals, gods or objects of special philosophical significance.
Runes
Slavic runes are one of the specific themes of Slavic tattoos. Being a manifestation of ancient writing, runes have a special sacred meaning. Each sign contains a deep law that describes the universe. That is why you can often see strange signs on the bodies of fans of Slavic culture, somewhat similar to hieroglyphs. These are the runes. Most popular symbols:
- Strength;
- Bereginya;
- Source;
- Perun;
- Rainbow;
- Chernobog;
- Alatyr.
Swastika
Few people know that the swastika is an ancient Slavic symbol. As you know, one of the varieties of the swastika adorned the banners of Nazi Germany, which is why the reputation of this sign was somewhat damaged. However, fans of Slavic tattoos respect this sign in all its interpretations. The classic swastika is a cross with the ends bent in a clockwise direction. Symbolic meaning Slavic swastikas are constant changes that are taking place in the world, a kind of millstone of fate. Another interpretation is the change of day and night, the change of seasons, the inevitable action of the laws of nature.
Celebrities
Today, Slavic tattoos are not so popular that they go beyond the circle of fans of Slavic culture. Even those body painting lovers who boldly call themselves cosmopolitans are reserved about this area of body art. Because of this, it is difficult to find celebrities who could boast of such a tattoo on their body. But, given the active revival of pagan culture recently, we can expect a steady increase in the popularity of Slavic tattoos.
