With Marvel Cinematic Universe gaining popularity all over the world everyone has the idea that Mjolnir is the hammer of the Thunder God Thor. Mjolnir And Yggdrasil Tattoo via Instagram They are both preferred by men and women and hold the meaning of strength, forgiveness, protection, and salvation. Mostly done in black ink the minimalist Yggdrasil tattoo can be done on the wrist, ankle, shoulders, chest and any place one likes to. The quirky and distinct tattoo is so small that sometimes it is even not noticed by people. Minimalism rest on the concept of simple designs and minimal use of ink and space. Minimalist Yggdrasil Tattoo via Instagramīe it minimal living or minimal art, the idea of Minimalism philosophy where less is more has become extremely popular since the end of the World Wars. The Yggdrasil tattoo comes in different sizes and represents unsurpassed power, profound wisdom, and mystical deity and are also called life tattoos. It is equally popular among men as well as women and can be done on the hands, calves, and back. The eternal evergreen tree is the centre of the cosmos connecting the collection of nine worlds and represents the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Done mostly in black ink the roots are intertwined with each other reaching downwards to the underworld whereas the tree’s branches point upwards supporting the heaven. The traditional or classical Yggdrasil tattoo design has quite a big foliage with a firm and old trunk. Traditional Tree of Life Viking Tattoo via Instagram The Yggdrasil Viking tattoos are becoming very popular in recent times not only for their deep-rooted symbolism but also for the extraordinary culture, tradition, and religious beliefs illustrated in Norse mythology. According to the legends the tree of life is considered to be a magnificent evergreen ash tree with deep roots and several branches connecting the nine worlds or realms in Norse mythology. The Norse religion was pagan in nature and in Norse mythology, Yggdrasil, or the tree of life holds a key position. The Vikings were believers in the old Norse religion and used to communicate in old Norse. They used longships for both travel and battle and established their settlement in parts like the British Isles, Ireland, Iceland, Greenland, Normandy, and the Volga trade routes. The Vikings originally belonged from Scandanavia, modern-day parts of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, with commanding sailing and navigation expertise under their belt. Known by the name Varangians to the Eastern Romans, the Vikings were maritime people who from the 8th to 11th century pirated, traded, raided, and settled in different parts of Europe.
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If you are bingeing on the Viking series and wish to get a cool tattoo design, the Viking tree of life tattoo or the Yggdrasil must be on your list.
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