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79 Rhinoceros tattoo: designs and meaning

Strong, resilient and powerful rhinoceroses are mother nature's "reservoirs" ... They have caused fear and admiration in people for millennia and are the source of many legends.

Part of their appeal is that they are relatively unusual in nature, which enhances their mysterious personality. Rhinos are solitary creatures whose life in nature is almost always dangerous. The fact that the rhino lives in this way speaks in itself about its strong character and its instinct for survival.

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The ancient Greeks confused rhinos with unicorns. Judging by the description of the meeting with the rhinoceros by the Greek historian Ktesiem , his readers mistakenly thought he was describing a mythical unicorn. In Europe, rhinos horns have been sold for unicorn horns up to 18 - th century.

Rhinos have a place in religion and mysticism

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Rhino Sutra in Buddhism says that in order to achieve enlightenment, a person must wander like a rhino, so as not to succumb to strong impulses and not to harm another living being. In medieval Nepal, rhino horns were used to make handles kukri knives that were believed to protect against evil.

Whether you love rhino tattoos for the powerful image they evoke or their connection to Buddhism, you cannot deny the power and inspiring beauty of this animal.

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The meaning of a rhinoceros tattoo

Watching its majestic animals in the wild, people have associated with the rhino a number of features and characteristics. This one ended up representing:

  • Trust
  • Force
  • Force
  • Loneliness
  • DEF
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Rhino tattoo options

1. Tribal rhino tattoos.

The rhinoceros is deeply connected with the natural element - the earth. The earth embodies stability and strength, two traits that are inseparable from the classic image of a rhinoceros. Tribal designs in general have a deep connection to the spiritual realm, which is why tribal rhino tattoos symbolize your strong roots and connection to mother nature. Wearing this tattoo identifies you with the strength, confidence and incredible strength of a rhino.

2. Tattoo cartoon rhino

A cartoon rhino tattoo is an amazing way to show that despite your powerful and strong personality, you are a real child on the inside.

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