25 Fantastic Ouroboros Tattoo Collection
Among the tattoos featuring mythical symbols, ouroboros tattoos are one special design. The ouroboro refers to the symbol of a snake or in some cases, a dragon biting its own tail. It symbolizes the ever running cycle of life and death. Apart from this, unity and infinity, destruction and creation are also associated with the ouroboros. They are found in many religions and myths across the world but the genesis is traced to Egypt where it was first seen 1600 years back. Considered to have a positive and deep meaning, many people go for it as a tattoo design. Some also wear it because of the badass look it reflects.
Ouroboros tattoos are worn by men as well as women on various body parts. Generally, they are carved in their traditional form, in black and white with the serpent devouring its tail. But at times colors and other religious or spiritual symbols are also added. Here we have created a collection of 25 ouroboros tattoos which depicts the mythical symbol in different shades and styles. Take a look and get to know the amazing tattoo forms and if you like them, do not forget to get one for yourself too. Enjoy
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Ouroboro Star Tattoo
The woman wearing the ouroboro with a star and wing motif on her upper back seems to be a spiritual being.
Arm Tattoo
Eihwaz, the Proto-Germanic word for oak carved inside the ouroboro together stand for infinite strength.
Forever Flow
The green ouroboro, carved on the arm, symbolises the eternal circulation of energy in nature.
Fierce Ouroboro
This sky blue and white ouroboro with scaly, sharp projections is chewing its tail vigorously.
Happy Ouroboro
Long and curvy ouroboro coiled in its own body with a zig-zag pattern on its body is looking glad.
About To Devour
This hungry ouroboro has a body that is tapering towards the tail.
Danger
Another similar design but this time in red looks bright and scary as well.
Going On
The ouroboro is a symbol of unity and infinity and is also common in many religions and myth.
Ouroboro Back Tattoo
The girl, wearing a long ouroboro, with a twisted shape on her back gives a tough glance.
Ouroboro Homunculus Tattoo
The red tattoo on the ankle is catchy and displays a radiant aura.
Designer Ouroboro
This ouroboro motif with broken and zig-zag body, carved on the back, looks different.
Ouroboro Ankle Tattoo
The serpent biting its tail is a symbol of life emerging out of death and the cyclical nature of birth and death.
Amazing Tattoo
This black and white ouroboro with four legs visible from its body looks mysterious.
For Renewal
The ouroboro bites its own tail to sustain its life and get on with the cycle of birth and death.
Ouroboro With Claws
The sharp claws peeping out from the body of the ouroboro look dangerous and point to death.
Life Cycle
The black ouroboro with a tree inside its body stands for the life-giving natural oxygen source.
Bicep Ouroboro Tattoo
The snake devouring its tail symbolises the relationship between creation and destruction.
Dragon Ouroboro
The dragon is also found as an ouroboro symbol, in some cultures, as is clear in this image
Hand Tattoo
The plain and elegant ouroboro design, carved on the hand, looks nice.
So Much In One Aurboro
This wearer has the eye of Horus, 13 lucky number and aries zodiac sign with the green auroboro.
Sexy Tattoo
The ouroboro, carved on the back of this girl, is looking sensuous and appealing.
You Live Forever
Ouroboro tattoo, carved in loving memory of a dear one, is a pointer to the fact that the dead are always alive in our hearts.
Daring Girl
Slim ouroboro tattoo, carved in the center of the back, makes for a cool look and reflects the fearless attitude of the girl.
White Ouroboro
This ouroboro tattoo created with white ink looks elegant and attractive.
Marvelous
Aztec ouroboro design with its angular curves and twists is a praise worthy art work.
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Never seen this tattoos before, thanks for the share.
FYI , the star ang wing motif that is posted 3 times if from an anime show Fullmetal Alchemist