If you're looking for a tattoo that's rich in symbolism and history, why not consider a Roman tattoo? Much like a good, well-planned tattoo, the culture of ancient Rome is rife with elegance, meaning and a timeless, permanent quality.
From the centurion soldier's armaments, to the diverse pantheon of gods and goddesses, to the language and Roman numeral systems, Rome was organized, elegant and dignified.
Here are some of the ways that you can incorporate some enduring class into your body art.
Latin: The language of Rome, Latin is a concise, organized language. Used by holy men and spellcasters alike, it is a language of power that connects the thoughts of men with the divine forces of the universe.
It is everywhere that things of importance need defining; law, science, medicine, religion. Why not use this ancient language to ink words of power into your skin? An important saying, a personal motto, a phrase from the Bible; all personal reminders of your beliefs permanently inked with an ancient, powerful language.
Gods and Goddesses: The Roman pantheon consisted of twelve main dieties and a few others that were less widely acknowledged. The Roman gods were dramatic, emotional beings that often became involved in the affairs of men. There are many ways to represent the dieties with a tattoo. Jupiter, Mars, Venus, Neptune, and Mercury could all be represented with their planets or astrological symbols.
Some of them, such as Neptune with his trident, make striking images by themselves. You could get some of the paired gods/goddesses, such as Mars/Venus, to show that you are a lover and a fighter. Choose what represents your beliefs and ink the appropriate god or goddess.
Roman Numerals: People get numbers in their tattoos for all sorts of reasons.
A birthday for a baby, a date on a tombstone for the departed, anniversaries, years of important events; we commemorate so many things with a time stamp. Why not use Roman numerals? Their appearance lends a certain official importance to marking an event. They are also just kind of cool looking and classy. Roman numerals are attention-getters that say, "Pay attention! This is important." And they're so much more imaginative and artistic than just a date. For instance, they look great in a good stone drawing, or you could have them designed with fallen columns or rock. Roman numerals do everything regular numbers can do, only better.
Arms and Armor: The gladitorial arena and the battlefield were important parts of Roman life. Native American warriors and fighters in fantasy art are popular representations of a fighting spirit. Why not consider a Roman soldier? The distinctive appearance of Roman armor and weapons make a striking tattoo choice. Maybe a tribal tattoo of a chariot and horses in profile, the fearless combatant standing proudly for the charge. Or the same drawing, but in the Realism style coming straight toward the viewer? Two gladiators in mortal combat, the iconic Roman gladius in hand, or spears raised and ready to throw. Opt for Roman weaponry for a killer tattoo.
Architecture: Some of the most recognizable buildings in the world are the ruins of ancient Rome. Roman architects erected magnificent structures that were built to last. Your tattoo artist should take the same approach to creating a permanent piece of body art. Many of these ancient structures make striking images that would be beautiful, tasteful additions to a personal body art collection. The Parthenon, the Colosseum, and many ancient Roman structures are instantly recognizable and awe-inspiring. If you stand the test of time, consider inking that personality trait with ancient Roman architecture.
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