Cross Tattoo Gallery
Cross tattoos are among the most versatile tattoo symbols out there today, as even a rudimentary internet search reveals. The most popular cross tattoos is the Latin cross, a Christian religious symbol. Not all cross tattoos are religious in nature though – at least, not in a conventional sense. Some people get cross tattoos to express their religious feelings, other people may just like the design or give a pre-Christian or personal symbolic meaning to their cross tattoo. Cross tattoos designs are representations of a symbol that is far more ancient and varied than you might think.
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Pre-Christian CrossesSome people may be surprised to learn that crosses were not always a Christian symbol. There were many cross symbols in the older, pagan religions. Tattoo drawings of crosses come from many different traditions:In some pre-Christian cultures, the vertical bar was seen as the male phallus, the horizontal bar as the vagina. 
The Celtic druids saw the cross as a phallic symbol as well (see further). The ancient Babylonians had a cross symbol that was associated with their moon deity. The Assyrian cross was associated with the four directions. In ancient Egypt, the ‘ankh’ cross symbol was a symbol or the union between Isis and Osiris. Ankh tattoos, like other cross tattoos, are quite popular today, especially among people who have an interest in mythology or the occult. Read more about Egyptian ankh tattoos Celtic Cross TattoosThe Christian faith uses the cross as a symbol for the fact that Jesus Christ was crucified by the Romans, a common Roman way of executing slaves and non-Romans. The Christian cross symbolizes Jesus' victory over dead.One of the first things that come to mind when thinking about Christian cross tattoos is: Is it ok for a Christian to get a tattoo? The answer is yes, it is ok for a Christian to get a tattoo.
The Christian religion doesn't have a rule against tattoos, unlike the Jewish faith. Even if we just look at the basic Christian cross, there is still an almost endless variation in types of symbols and images:The most simple and basic cross is called the Latin cross or crux ordinaria. The vertical line represents the divine, the horizontal line represents the world, the intersection is the union of both. These basic tattoos are often quite small and done in black and white. Most popular places for them are the wrists, hands and the upper arms.
The type that shows Jesus on a wooden cross is called a crucifix.Others show the crown of thorns either hung over one arm or the cross or suspended in the middle of it. An interesting variation is the cross of nails – in this cross tattoo, the cross itself is made up of large, rough-looking nails, the type that were driven through Christ’s hands and feet. Often a crown of thorns is added to this image as well. Holy cross tattoos are very apt at expressing the Christian faith, and have come to be associated with Christianity throughout the world. Gothic Cross TattoosAlthough the Goth subculture is not tied to a specific religion, they like to adorn themselves with religious symbols, especially Catholic symbols. Gothic cross tattoos often have an iron texture and are heavily adorned. The crosses are often combined with imaginary like daggers and barbed wire. Gothic tattoos are German in style. Maltese Cross TattooOriginally, the Maltese cross is the symbol of the Knights Hospitaller, a group of Christian warriors. A Maltese cross tattoo has 4 v-shaped arms with the narrow end on the inside and 8 points. The 8 points stand for:Faithfulness Piousness Honesty Courageousness Glory Disdain of death Helpfulness Respect for the church Southern Cross TattoosThe Southern cross (aka crux) is a constellation that is visible in the Southern Hemisphere. Several flags have the Southern cross on them, like those from Australia, Brazil, Samoa and more. The Southern cross is also pictured on the Confederate flag or the rebel flag, used by the Confederate States in the American civil war. Cross Tattoo Combinations Cross tattoos are often combined with other elements. This is a good idea because it adds to the personal meaning of your tattoo design. Here are the most popular images to combine with a cross tattoo:Butterflies: a symbol for the resurrection of Christ. The Stars and Stripes: the American flag as a background for a cross is a popular patriotic tattoo design. Words of verses from the Bible, usually displayed in a banner. Other texts like "Only God Can Judge Me" for example. Flowers: vines, thorns, roses, lilies
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