Based on one of the oldest friends and enemies of mankind, we think about fire tattoos and how flames continue to attract our imagination as time passes.
Whether it is used as a part of the background of vintage Wabori works, or as the top of a Western Trad torch, or even as a filler for filling sticker sets, fire and flames can easily become the main content of the tattoo combination. Aesthetically speaking, fire tattoos are versatile. What is symbolic is that it is eternal and profound, and is the decisive element of our species. Our ancestors left us with wonderful and magical stories about the discovery of fire by mankind: According to Greek mythology, Prometheus stole fire from Hephaestus’ workshop; Polynesian, Maui’s deception The goddess of fire Ma Huika, Fuxi and Nuwa of China, used clay and fire to create human beings. It seems that every set of origin myths worthy of salt has reserved a special place for this most amazing discovery of mankind.
Have you ever sat in the wilderness on the darkest night, far away from all convenient and safe civilizations, where only the moon and stars are shining on humans? Before our ancestors used the power of heat and light in the form of fire, this was thousands Years. When we sit quietly on the illuminated radius of the campfire, our eyes follow and reflect the flickering flames, it seems that the ancient times no longer flow in a linear manner. We are deeply taken to the top of the abyss, this spirit is the same as the active spirit of our earliest ancestors. For many of us, this is why we are obsessed with ourselves and want to have fire tattoos.
Fire is almost always associated with gods and magic, and fire tattoos often reflect this. When the forest succumbed to the fire, the power of destruction and creation was reflected in the phoenix rising from the flame. The phoenix stole the fire from the gods, sacrificed in the form of sacrifices and even sacrificed in nature. Rejuvenate the soil and make the ecosystem more fertile. No wonder (or rather, absolutely fantastic), as one of the four classic elements, it has etched its influence into the collective psychology of our species and has become a powerful symbol of almost every aspect of our culture.
Don’t think that this mysterious connection with fire is a thing of the past. In our empirical age of science and hard facts, fire is just a chemical reaction, lightning is static electricity, and rain is just precipitation. In every corner of the world, temples are soaked with ignited fragrance, and thick smoke pours into the sky. This goes back to the dark and often disturbing past of our offering of sacrifices to heaven, which is linked to the residence of the sacred sacrifices and governs the unspeakable. This way of negotiating with supernatural powers and giving up the most valuable things (the fattest lamb, the most mature crops, and even our own children) to ensure dividends may be our first vague concept of the tangible future.
In ancient Greece, throughout the Olympic celebrations, the holy flame was lit and kept lit on the altar of Hestia to commemorate Zeus. This tradition was reintroduced in the 1983 Summer Olympics and continued to this day, lighting a flame where the Temple of Hera has stood since ordinary times. The iconic torch relay carried the flames to the Olympic cauldron at the opening ceremony and was watched by millions of people around the world.
Fire has the innate ability of destruction and creation, and it is also the power of purification. By heating, we can get rid of water in bacteria, disinfect medical equipment, or smelt gold from impurities. Although this mechanism is well used in the fields of science and technology, it has also played an important role in our history of lack of scientific knowledge-as can be seen from the indigenous and traditions we inherited. This may be another inspiration or metaphor for your fire tattoo.
"Judgment by fire" is an idiom, usually used to describe a situation where a person's determination and ability are tested through adversity. Those who survived such trials proved their worth and were promoted, or were retained as a symbol of divine justice (ie destiny/destiny). There is no doubt that this metaphorical expression is derived from the complete literal meaning. Trials have been conducted around the world, with the defendant walking barefoot on burning charcoal or holding a hot iron with bare hands to prove his innocence. In the most unlikely case, God’s intervention (miracle) should be used to give the terrible notion of justice truly innocent to prevail. Although this practice was outlawed by the Pope in the early 13th century, it continued into the 14th and 15th centuries.
In Ramayana (one of the main epics in ancient Indian Sanskrit), when the protagonist Rama finally defeats the demon king Ravana who kidnapped his wife Sita, A big event happened. In order to dispel doubt and prove his chastity, Rama asks Sita to accept Agni Pariksha (burned by fire). In order to build the burning pyre, Sita walked over unscathed. In many parts of Southeast Asia, this episode is still being celebrated and re-run. In some versions between different regions, Agni, the god of fire, protects Sita from harm. Another version tells that Agni created Maya Sita, which is an illusory dual character who can only be recovered by abducting her by Agni Pariksha Sita. It is true that this event may conflict with our modern sensitivity, but it is convincing to see the role of fire and its purifying meaning. This is part of the reason why many flame tattoos accompany gods.
You don’t need to bother to discover other fire-related phrases related to modern discourse, from the inspiring "fire of passion" to the devastating "fire of hell" or even the naive rhyme "The liar's pants are on fire!" "For those of us who are curious about etymology and how language maintains a tangible relationship with human history and psychological development, the terminology surrounding fire is a treasure trove of storytelling. For those who are staring at the origins of mankind (or throwing stones), fire creates thought-provoking theories that deviate from the path of our common primate ancestors.
If we are a bit metaphysical here, please consider-fire is a process, not an entity. We rarely really see a process without relying on the cognitive implications of comparing previous states with subsequent results (ie embarrassing photos of teenagers). Fire is the process. It is not a short-lived movement of air particles like the wind. It is instant and minutely observable, unlike the subtle and gradual changes of the seasons. Humans are extremely visual creatures. About 30% of cerebral cortex neurons are dedicated to visual processing, and most of us are visual learners. It may be a leap to master the concept of change and process through philosophical reflection, but with its dancing flames, crackling sparks and gleaming light, the burning of fire has left a deep impression on even the simplest souls. The impression of change.
