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If you wish to ink yourself with something unique but which also represents your stand on your religion, a cross tattoo is the way to go. Apart from their religious symbolism, they look masculine and sexy with a hint of mystery to it. The best thing about a cross tattoo is that it looks equally good whether it is large or small. Remember if you wish to ink on a cross due to non-religious reasons, it's a symbol of a religion, so pay careful attention to its placement. A cross can be simple, tribal or Celtic in design. It can be done on its own or in conjunction with wings, dragons or Jesus on it. Whatever design you choose, a cross tattoo looks great.

A cross tattoo can have a snake wrapped around it or have wings on its side. Cross tattoos with Jesus depicted on it can look life-like and very realistic, not necessarily macabre but artistic in nature. If you choose to have a Celtic cross done, there are a variety of designs to choose from with the same theme in mind, with knots or wings; these look whimsical and artistically brilliant. A Celtic cross with a dragon atop it can look ferocious and say a lot about the man sporting it. A rosary with a cross at its bottom looks quite peaceful and says something like attaining peace in your life. A cross tattoo that is done up as a pedant on a chain, can look like you are actually wearing one in real life from afar. These tattoos that have a reality to them look quite powerful and apart from other things show how religious and masculine a person is, to not hide his religious preference.

Tribal cross tattoos are very rural in design but have the same powerful impact when one is viewing them. Different cultures across time had various representations for the cross. In ancient Egypt, the "ankh" in the form of the cross symbolized the union between their two gods Isis and Osiris. The Babylonians associated the cross with one of their moon deities and the Celts viewed the cross as a phallic symbol. Celtic crosses represented a deeper meaning than the usual cross; the Celtic cross is a cross with a circle in between symbolizing life on Earth and Heaven with the Lord's unending love for man. Popular Christian crosses are with rosaries, the crucifix with Jesus on the cross as well as Thorns on either side of the cross. One of the most popular designs of the Christian cross is that the cross is made up of rough nails like the ones believed to be driven into Jesus Christ and this is usually accompanied with thorns on top. Some cross tattoos have meaningful scripts from their books written atop the cross.

Male cross tattoos can be deeply symbolic but also can be done up for their visual artistry. Male cross tattoos have been around for ages and to know more about them visit the following male tattoo designs site.

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