There are over 160,000 different species of butterflies in the world. They come in a variety of sizes, colors, patterns and shapes and are often used as motifs in art, painting or poetry because of their beauty and delicate nature. If you are planning to get a butterfly tattoo, you might find a lot of inspiration below!
The life cycle of an insect is made up of three stages – the egg, the larva and the adult. Although the larvae are very harmful to the plants, he plays for themPollination of plantsan important role.
This offers a wide choice in symbolism. In many cultures, they symbolize the transition from one state to another - from the ugly caterpillar to the beautiful and elegant butterfly. Many young women want to mark the transition from girlhood to adulthood with such a tattoo.
In ancient Greece they were considered the souls of the dead. It was believed that they will raise the soul of the deceased to heaven.
For the peoples of Central America, black species were considered harbingers of death. In many Asian cultures they are still viewed as a bringer of bad luck, but often also as a symbol of new beginnings.
Such tattoos are sometimes viewed as superficial. They flutter from flower to flower only on beautiful or sweet-smelling flowers and therefore represent negative change and changeability. Because of their short lifespan, “dangerous” delicacy and fragility, these insects are considered in some countries to be unfaithful and inconsistent.
In the West and in Christian art they are still symbolic of metamorphosis in a positive way, of resurrection, rebirth and immortality. Likewise, in China, 2 butterflies symbolize marital happiness.
So you see, there are enough reasons to choose it. The motif can be combined in many ways and is actually suitable for all parts of the body. You can easily expand the design later by incorporating it into other motifs. Beautiful colors, interesting shapes, photorealistic and abstract representations and a profound meaning make the tattoo onegood choice for girls and women.
