| The people's veneration of horse tattoos date back to | | | | * During the ancient realm of the Grecian period, there |
| several thousands of years and spans most of the | | | | are divine stables filled with the finest and proudest of |
| world's continents. It is considered to be one of early | | | | horses. It is no wonder that horse tattoos have always |
| man's most familiar of symbols. If you are wondering | | | | been symbols of nobility and it makes people wear it |
| how the horse became a popular tattoo design today, | | | | with absolute pride. |
| read further for more information on the history of | | | | * Horses are most often universally revered for its |
| these proud and noble animal's popularity in the world | | | | majestic beauty and strength. There are a lot of |
| of tattoo art: | | | | people who look at it as a trusted and beloved friend |
| * During the early ages and before the animal was | | | | in the most difficult of times. It is believed that a horse |
| tamed, the horse is a staple among the earliest | | | | would whinny in delight when its owner is near and |
| hunters' diets. There are pictures of horses in the cave | | | | would greatly mourn the passing of its owner. Horses |
| walls in France that date as far back as forty | | | | are able to recognize its owners and is believed to be |
| thousand years. Even those early times, the horse | | | | capable of returning the love and attention showered |
| was revered for its natural strength, beauty, speed as | | | | to them. This gives the horse an air of mutual respect |
| well as its stamina. | | | | between itself and its owner. |
| * Horses belonged to the few animals that were | | | | * During the early ages it is a privilege of those who |
| worshiped in the ancient times and was considered as | | | | belong with the aristocracy to ride horses and women |
| a very important totem before man had first | | | | were generally not permitted to ride on a horse's back. |
| domesticated those ten thousand years before. Horse | | | | Should they do so, they are expected to ride side |
| tattoos have already begun in this period as well. | | | | saddle for their modesty's sake. These days however, |
| * It is also interesting to note that in mythology and | | | | riding horses have evolved. So much so that |
| ancient civilization's histories, both horses and gods | | | | everybody, even little children at such an early age are |
| have constantly kept close company of each other. | | | | already taught to ride. |
| The horse is considered to be a beautiful, loyal, | | | | The horse is indeed a proud and noble animal. There |
| intelligent and proud animal. There are even horses in | | | | are stories that tell of a horse's protective nature as |
| Greek mythology - the Pegasus that have been given | | | | well as endurance and patience. It is truly an animal |
| the magical powers to fly as well as immortality. The | | | | that stands beside its owner, no matter what the |
| mythical four winds take on the form of horses and | | | | situation is. |
| these carry Zeus the god of gods - on their backs. | | | | |