In the world of tattoos, if we talk about religious or “spiritual” style tattoos, both angel and demon tattoos are well known. and it is that it is one of the most popular representations within this category of tattoos.
That’s why today we want to talk to you about angels and demons tattoos. We are looking for the reasons or motives that can lead a person to tattoo both a demon and an angel. And if you are interested in the subject, be sure to read this post about tattoos inspired by angels.
meaning of demon tattoos
In the case of demons, leaving aside possible references to Satanism or paganism that in the vast majority of people who follow him are partially unaware of its origin, demon tattoos are positioned as a clear sign of dissidence. a way to demonstrate our rebelliousness with the social conformism that exists today in much of the layers of society. for other people, demon tattoos are a symbol of evil, immorality or the selfishness inherent in the human condition.
ideas for demonic tattoos
If your thing is the satans from hell and you want to tattoo one of them on your skin, we have prepared a few ideas to inspire you.
flying demons
There are many ways to represent a demon, but they are generally humanoid in shape and may or may not have wings. Which is pretty scary in itself, but now imagine it’s just a head with wings…if we found something like that, we’d probably start running downhill. yes, as a tattoo it is very cool.
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Japan also has its version of demons. They are known as them and their appearance is similar to western demons or ogres. they are represented with claws and, generally, with one or two horns. the color of their skin usually varies between red, blue, pink, black or green.
To have a more ferocious appearance, they usually wear tiger skins and carry a kanabō, a weapon used in feudal times and consisting of a studded metal-clad staff.
These beings have been represented in a multitude of manga and anime. even in several video games, such as the latest cd projekt, cyberpunk 2077, where the logo of the samurai band is a cybernetic oni.
baphomet
It seems that the term baphomet (which depending on the language and how it is used can have several meanings) is the one used by the inquisitors to cast down the Templars as heretics. p>
However, in alternative texts of the Templars, Baphomet is defined as a kind of demon, hermaphrodite, dark in color, with breasts, a beard and horns. although it seems that this information could be distorted by an occult fashion of the mid and late nineteenth century.
meaning of angel tattoos
Moving on to angel tattoos, these show an openly religious character and are widespread in the Western world. Angels take on the appearance of winged humans whose mission is to transmit the word of God to humanity . they embody divine will, grace, beauty, and perfection.
Although not everything related to angels is associated with Catholicism, it is true that it is the religion that has the most deeply rooted idea of angels. but curiously the word “angel” comes from the Latin “angelus” which comes from the Greek “ἄγγελος” (angels) which means “messenger”. It seems that this name was already used in the Greek pantheon for angelia, who was the messenger of the gods and daughter of the god Hermes.
angel tattoo ideas
angel tattoos are not only cutesy and full of wings, halos and divine rayssometimes they can be very evil. We have prepared a bit of everything for you in this selection.
the angel of death
It seems that among Jews and Muslims the name given to the angel of death is Azrael, who has the mission of receiving the souls of the dead and bringing them to be judged. in tattoos, it is usually depicted as a winged skeleton.
in Christianity,although there is no specific title of angel of death, this role falls to the archangel miguel angel. Sometimes death is mixed with an angel to give the touch that we see in the following tattoo.
guardian angel
This type of angel is widespread in Catholicism. It is believed that each person has a guardian angel who guides them and protects them from temptations so that they can enter heaven. he can also be a loved one who has just passed away and who watches over our safety. it is usually depicted as an angel looking down, as if watching over us.
also, we can combine the guardian angel type of tattoo with something a little more martial to create the next tattoo. an angel that seems to be protecting two tombs, that of the woman and that of the mother of the tattooed man.
fallen angel
a fallen angel is one who has been expelled from heaven, so his wings have been torn off for rebelling against god. there are several fallen angels, for example, known as grigori, mephistopheles (introduced in goethe’s classic), semvazza and, perhaps best known, lucifer. This tattoo represents rebellion, the fact of not wanting to follow anyone’s orders.
cherubs
The word cherub seems to come from the Hebrew cherub, which can mean the next or second, this refers to the angelic choirs headed by the seraphim. only those who are in such an elevated state can see the cherubim who have heaven within their grasp. according to the bible, cherubs are responsible for praising god. At the tattoo level, a cherub gives a feeling of goodness, unlike tattoos of fallen angels or the angel of death.
angel wings
Another alternative for a tattoo is angel wings. there are many tattoos of this type, but they are usually two tattoos on the back that represent both wings. this tattoo hides many meanings, it can mean that the tattooed person seeks freedom, or that he remembers a deceased person .
another kind of angels
As we always tell you, your imagination is the limit. for example, in this case someone has thought of mixing igor with an angel to give him that tender touch.
We also have another example of an angel, combining a modernist or art nouveau girl with the wings of an angel. The result is this wonderful tattoo. A touch of color can also look great, especially if you are inspired, for example, by the seasons of the year.
mixed tattoos of angels and demons
When it comes to representing angel and demon tattoos, there are many options and alternatives. We have the possibility of tattooing an angel wing and a demon wing, while we can also choose to capture a battle between the two entities. and for lovers of realism, it is usually chosen to capture some representation and image of the Christian religion on the skin.
but not everything goes through an angel or a devil, as we discussed earlier. there are those who believe they can have both, because people are neither one nor the other, we are not black or white , but rather we are a shade of gray that can vary depending on the moment.
Hence, it can be represented with two tattoos, an angel and a devil. It is curious, because it is a recurring element in many cartoons, where one of the characters is tempted by the devil while that he has a little angel that tells him that he shouldn’t do it.
We hope this article on angel and demon tattoos has inspired you to find your perfect design. tell us, do you have a tattoo like this? Is there a design that you particularly liked? tell us what you want in the comments!
photos of angels and demons tattoos
