Bluebird Tattoos and Tattoo Designs

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The bluebird is medium-sized with bright blue or blue and red feathers. In mythology, the bluebird is a universal sign of happiness, prosperity and the arrival of spring. Its blue feathers are associated with the sky and heaven as well as eternal happiness. The bluebird has always been a shining beacon of light and good luck to people, especially those knowledgeable about nautical matters.

Different cultures have various myths about the bluebird. In western fairytales, blue birds are featured heavily as either helping the hero or heroine or just being a spot of bright color and happiness in the story. Some Native American tribes claim that Bluebird was the first-born son of the Sun. Bluebirds are also thought of as the physical embodiment of the sun's spirit. Korean legend says that bluebird flutters around humans, listening to their conversations and watching their actions, only to report back to the Gods. A dead bluebird is associated with the loss innocence or disillusionment.

In traditional tattoo culture, the blue bird can be tattooed on a sailor's chest once he has traveled 10,000 miles at sea. When he has traveled another 10,000 miles, the sailor might pick up another bluebird on the other side of his chest. Thus, a pair of bluebirds tattooed together is the sign of an experienced sailor. Modern bluebird tattoos are often shown with nautical themes like anchors, sailor's caps or boats. Bluebird tattoos can also denote the wearer's sunny temperament or spirit. People sometimes get bluebird tattoos for good luck or prosperity.