The peacock is one of the most fascinating animals on the planet. Its looks alone make you want to study this animal. Something this colorful is sure to have a great deal of symbolism surrounding its image. Between the feathers and the bird, itself, the peacock is truly a unique bird. When thinking of getting a tattoo of an animal that represents the kind of characteristics you think you possess, there are a lot to choose from. The peacock is one of those animals that seems to be popular in terms of finding a “spirit animal” or a tattoo that represents who you are.

In this post we are going to talk about the peacock and the characteristics about this lovely bird that make it such a popular topic for being tattooed. Anything this colorful is bound to be the topic of a lot of conversation and in this case, it happens to be the topic of a lot of tattoos. We will also discuss some of the different variations of the peacock tattoo and talk about what makes them unique in themselves. By the end of this post we hope you have enough information about the peacock tattoo to help you decide if you will get your own.

Peacock Tattoo Meaning

Peacocks are one of the most color and eye catching avian choices for a tattoo. This vibrant creature depicts beauty and grace as well as love and virility. Native to Asia and Africa, the peacock and less colorful peahen are recurrent in Asian and African culture and mythology. The vivid plumage of the male is infamous for its attractiveness, its method for securing a mate in the wild. The peacock uses his teal, green, and violet feathers to tell potential lovers the he is the strongest and most valuable partner available. In these relationships, it is the duty of the male to secure a mate, leaving the power in the metaphorical hands of the female.

In ancient folklore, the peacock was symbol of integrity and in Hinduism the wearer of such a tattoo should be considered benevolent and respective of humane values. The peacock is India’s national bird and a representation of immortality and the gods because of its “thousand eyes displayed in its brilliant feathers. The supreme god Krishna wears the feathers of the peacock to emphasize his greatness, and only the feathers may be chosen for a tattoo design. Although the birds have been associated with vanity because of their incredible beauty, the peacock is often depicted as a source of transportation for a variety of Eastern deities. The bird can be included in tattoo designs featuring any of the gods and goddesses of the Hindu canon but because they are a large, well-detailed bird they are often designed on their own.