While the lion is a symbol of courage and royalty ( king of the jungle), the elephant on the other hand is one of patience, faith, intelligence and trust. These two animals are both dominant in their own ways, but what do they mean when combined in a tattoo ?
What’s the meaning behind lion elephant tattoos ?
1)Harmony
These two famous animals which belong to different kingdoms are all about balance and harmony.
The combination of these two symbols can be used as a representation for peace and harmony or as a symbol for strength of character. You can use this image in any circumstance where you want to show strength and pride.
2)Freedom
Lions and elephants in captivity are often taken as symbols of captive animals. It is widely used as a symbol of freedom. This tattoo can be ordered to represent freedom and liberty or the concept of independence and self-reliance. It is widely used by people trying to achieve success in their careers and life, or it can be used by people who want to break free from the shackles of their past lives.
4)Loyalty
The tattoo can also be used to represent loyalty, but the meaning behind it is a bit different than the one used in real life. The lion in most cases represents strength and authority, while the elephant represents responsibility and wisdom. Together they symbolize a unified will which cannot be controlled by anyone.
5) My life my rules
If you are having a tattoo of the lion and elephant which are holding up a branch of leaves, then this may mean that in other words “my life my rules”. You can use this image as a symbol for no constraints but with the same symbolism, you can also use it to represent that freedom is not only used by people who have achieved power, but it can also be used by people who work hard to receive power.
6) Be brave, be strong
The tattoo is usually meant to mean something like “be brave, be strong”. The tattoo is thought of being a combination of the symbols of strength and courage. You may be thinking that the courageous lion looks very friendly and kind, but actually he stands for strength and power which can be used by anyone, anywhere.
7) Never forget who you are
The tattoo is meant to mean never forget who you are. This means that despite the fact that we may have different backgrounds, we all have the same goals in life, which is to live happily and peacefully. The tattoo normally has a meaning of hope and faith and it can be used as an encouragement for people who are trying to achieve something in their lives. It can also be used as a reminder to people of faith that they need to be strong and courageous despite any circumstances which may come into their way.
In conclusion
If you want to get a tattoo of these two animals, then you need to make sure that it is done in a very clear manner. The tattoo can be placed anywhere on your body, but there are certain parts which are more suitable for this sort of tattoo. The back and the arm are the most common areas where people prefer to get their tattoos done.
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