Phoenix tattoos are symbols of rebirth and resurrection. The phoenix is a mythological firebird originating in Phoenician, Egyptian and Greek mythology. Most people are aware that it is a
mythological creature, the exact story is often quite fuzzy though.
In general, the story goes that the bird lives for 1000 years (or 500) at a time. Upon the conclusion of the 1000 years, it creates a nest made from myrrh twigs and burns the nest, as well as itself. Once the burning is completed, a new phoenix rises from the ashes after 3 days, to live for another 1000 years.
Phoenix Tattoo Designs
Phoenix Tattoo Designs
Phoenix Tattoo Designs
Phoenix Tattoo Designs
Phoenix Tattoo Designs
Phoenix Tattoo Designs
Phoenix Tattoo Designs
Phoenix Tattoo Designs
The story itself is often modified and altered depending on the area where it originates from, but the moral is always the same: the bird does rise again and again.
