Of all the tales told over the many centuries that people sat around the fire or with loved ones, the tale of Little Red Riding Hood is one that has stood the test of time. The story can be traced all the way back to the 10th century when it was first told as a European folk tale. The tale is one of danger and listening to your parents. However, times were different when this tale was first told and much less politically correct than current times. We will get into the story later in this post.

We are here today to talk about those that are looking into getting a Little Red Riding Hood tattoo and to talk about what it means. There are many images that can be tattooed in relation to this story and people have figured out many ways to do it. Between tattoos of the wolf, Little Red Riding Hood or her grandmother, the creativity begins with those.

In talking about the Little Red Riding Hood tattoo, we are going to come across different versions of meaning. Much of this will depend on the person with the tattoo but there are a few common themes in terms of symbolism. We will talk about what we know of the meaning of the Little Red Riding Hood tattoo and also talk about the different variations of the tattoo. In talking about the different variations, we will discuss if the meaning has changed based on what is depicted in the tattoo. By the end of the post you should feel far more informed about the meaning of the Little Red Riding Hood tattoo and hopefully you will be a little bit closer to getting your own tattoo.

Little Red Riding Hood Story

That tale that most of us have heard originates with the Brothers Grimm story of Little Red Riding Hood. In this story, Little Red Riding Hood is named after the red hooded cloak or cape that she is wearing. The story starts with the girl walking through the woods with the goal of delivering some food to her ill grandmother. In most stories she is bringing cake and wine, but much of this depends on the translation. In the version created by the Brothers Grimm, her mother told her to not veer off the path on her way to her grandmother’s home as it could be dangerous.