Unique Design - Aztec Tattoos

People decide to get tattoos for many different reasons. Some are purely decorative - a simple physical enhancement. Some send a message, or represent the owner's views about a certain subject or ideal. Still others get tattoos to show affiliation to a certain clan, unit or tribe.

And then there are those people who decide to get a truly unique tattoo - Aztec Tattoos! These tattoo designs originate from the ancient & noble Aztec culture, which existed in central Mexico around the 14th century. The Aztecs were deeply religious, and their society was highly organized, consisting of priests, nobles, warriors, peasants and slaves. They were scientists and philosophers, and it is only very recently that scholars have begun to understand their intricate pictographic language. They were both enlightened and barbaric, and their records show remarkable achievements in mathematics and philosophy, while at the same time indulging in the horror of human sacrifice at the altars to their gods.

Aztec tattoo designs generally imitate either their remarkable written language, or their unique style of art. Because of their reverance for the sun, many tattoos portray this as a central element, with other themes important to the Aztecs (such as the jaguar) adding to the overall image. With much attention in the media on the deciphering of Aztec records, these tattoos are becoming increasingly popular, and are generally recognized by people who see them (albeit sometimes mistakenly identified as Mayan or Inca).

It is this combination of both beauty and mystery that people find attractive about this type of tattoo. Although much progress is being made in modern times to shed light on the Aztecs and translate the mountain of written records which they left behind, there is much that we do not know about this enigmatic culture. Getting an Aztec tattoo enables the owner to capitalize on this - beauty, mystery, knowledge, savagery - wrapping all of this up into one unique tattoo is truly remarkable!

Of course, there are those who choose to get an Aztec tattoo simply because they are visually unique and relatively rare. They have appeal with both men & women and can be inked in any size - from tiny motifs on the shoulder or ankle to extravagant murals on the back or chest. These tattoos are commonly blended with other genres, especially tribal varieties. Conversely, Aztec styles are often applied to more traditional tattoos, such as birds or other animals - especially predatory hunters!

So, if you are looking for that perfect, unique tattoo that is both enigmatic and visually stunning, with perhaps the slightest taint of its dark past, then the Aztec tattoo is definitely for you! It will amaze your friends, provoke conversation - and add a mystery to your personality that you will absolutely adore!