Wolf tattoos
Wolves seem to have a dual character; aggressive and soothing, devoted and independent. They also have many legendary stories and beliefs attached to them. For these reasons, wolf tattoos have become a very pleasing piece of art. Although the type of wolf tends to vary for each clan, many Native American tribes use the wolf as a symbol of intelligence and guidance.
Wolf tattoos featuring a man being led through a ruthless desert to his destiny by a large and splendorous wolf may be a great way to depict this variety of meaning. For several tribes, the wolf is said to be seen in the star of Sirius. A great symbol of this would be to use a unclear outline of a wolf in profile with a bright, bursting blue or orange star for an eye.
Two interesting mythological ties that can be used in wolf tattoos are that of the Celtic myth of the wolf greedily ingesting the sun, and the Roman myth of Romulus and Remus being looked after by a mother wolf.
For the Celtic version, one can show either a full body, or bust of a wolf not only staring disobediently into, but drinking down a soft, and almost fluidic sun. For the Roman myth, you can portray the warm and inviting figure of a drowsy, yet defensive female wolf enfolded quietly around two small infants. This design may also be used by loving parents to represent their bond with their children.
