Winged messengers appear in a number of religions as intermediaries
between the spiritual and material worlds, but appear most often in
Islamic, Jewish but most particularly the Christian faiths. The word
angel tattoo comes from the Greek 'aggelos', meaning messenger. Angels make
frequent appearances in the Christian Bible, not only as messengers
of God but also delivering his protection or punishment. Angels act
as God's intermediaries, carrying out God's will in the affairs of
man.
Symbols closely associated with angel tattoo designs in art include trumpets,
harps, swords, sceptres and wands. Angels are usually portrayed as
young men with wings and halos, representing their divinity. The
representation of angels as Cupid-like young boys or babies, 'putti'
did not occur until the period of the Renaissance.
As a tattoo design, an angel symbol of devotion, spirituality
and faith and signifies a relationship with God. An angel can be
intended as a figure of guidance and protection. An angel designs is often
used as the centerpiece of a tattoo that is intended as a memorial.
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