While some type of tattooing has been found on most continents, the elaborate full body tattoos have been found on particular groups such as the Marquesas Islanders. This discovery gave revealed to scholars the evidence of tattoo complexity and beauty. Depending on tribe and location, tattooing could communicate any or all of the following meanings: genealogy, social status, protection against evil spirits, archetypal symbolism, and personal kinship, or tribal history (Cooper, 56).
Just over a year ago, I decided to go to the tattoo parlor. I knew what I wanted to get for over a year, so I had no hesitation as I sat down in the chair and watched him press the ink needle to both of my writs – permanently sketching YHWH (LORD in Hebrew text) into my left and Agape (Unconditional Love in ancient Greek) into my right. I did this to signify who I belong to, my core beliefs, and where I place my hope and trust. In order to get something tattood on you body, you better believe in that thing with you entire self, or you’ll come to regret it one day. I get asked about my tattoos just about every day and I get to share the most important thing in my life with these people. How awesome is that?
Drew Harrell
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