Embark on a Global Journey into the History, Spirituality, and Modern Rituals of Tattoo Art
Tattooing is one of humanity's oldest art forms, practiced on nearly every continent. It was--and still is--a sacred way to express individuality, embody power, communicate with the spirit world, tell stories, and so much more. Gorgeously illustrated by Morpheus Ravenna hirself, this extensively researched book will help you reclaim the sacred meaning of tattoos that has been largely lost in today's world.
Morpheus takes you across the world and centuries, revealing practices from Europe to Asia to the Americas and from the Paleolithic era to Colonial times to the present. Sí shows how tattoos were used to heal body and soul, connect with ancestors, process death, protect loved ones, and honor rites of passage--and how you can do the same in your life. Filled with rituals and tools for both tattoo artists and tattoo receivers, this book is perfect for making body art a sacred experience.
In addition to gorgeous artwork and thought-provoking questions throughout, Morpheus shares wisdom on a wide variety of topics and practices:
- Meditations
- Bathing and anointing rituals
- Ritual clothing
- Inking rituals
- Ritual tools
- Invocations
- Tattoo ancestors and lineages
- Building community
- Aftercare guidelines