Molon Labe Tattoo Variations

When looking into getting your own Molon Labe tattoo, you have some variations that you can choose from. If you don’t want to use any of these ideas you probably have a creative streak in you, but these are just some of the examples of the Molon Labe tattoo that we have seen as of late.

Molon Labe with Guns Tattoo

Crossed rifles or other guns are sometimes added to the background of the phrase, creating a crest-like design. The outline or shape of the state of Texas can also be added, highlighting the use of the phrase during the revolution. In these cases, the owners of the Molon Labe tattoos are both proud of the second amendment and the history of the phrase. Obviously, the Texas outline is even more suiting for people from the state.

Molon Labe with Greek Letters Tattoo

Molon Labe tattoos are most often rendered in Greek letters, harkening to the phrase’s origin. Spartan or ancient Greek-style helmets are added to many designs in order to emphasize the original context of the words. The phrase is also used by the Greek Army Corps but has been widely used throughout Western cultures because of its profundity.

In many designs, the Molon Labe font is made to look ancient and worn, or as if carved into stone, to highlight the history of the phrase. Considering that most Molon Labe tattoos are just the letters in the words, changing the font can give you a unique tattoo. Of course, since it is such a popular military tattoo, some people might prefer to use the classic Greek letters to show that they have a special bond with everyone else who has the same tattoo.

Sticking with the Greek theme, we often see this tattoo coupled with an image of a Spartan helmet, spear or shield. These symbols represent Greece and the warriors that protected it, so it makes perfect sense that these images be added to the crest to create a more empowered meaning. Like we mentioned above, they even talk about this translated phrase in the movie “300” which is about the Spartans. These are all relevant.