This Summer Has Been All About The Mythology Tattoo

Forbes ^ | Nadja Sayej

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Fashion has always been obsessed with mythology. Whether it’s Medusa on the Versace logo, or Gucci’s Dionysus handbag, brands continually lift inspiration from mythological figures—be it Hermes or Nike. Even in 2023, the crossover between fashion and mythology is still going strong.

Now, the focus is on mythology, which is seeing buzz in the tattoo world. Greek gods and goddesses have been among the most popular tattoo styles this summer, according to tattoo artist Kiljun Chung (who goes by the moniker @kiljun on Instagram). Whether it’s an entire leg covered in a Greek tragedy, or Medusa on your arm, these regal tattoos always spark a conversation.

“When it comes to Greek statues, there is a sense of holiness and a pureness to convey a sense of nobility,” he said. “The beauty of mythology tattoos lies in the fact that they are timeless.”

Mythology has always ranked high on the list of timeless tattoo art. On TikTok, Greek mythology tattoos have garnered over 35 million views, whether it’s tattoo ideas or the stories behind them. After all, mythology is among the oldest ways to tell stories around love and war, depicting portraits of beauty, while being packed with wisdom. While every interpretation varies, some classic proverbs prevail.

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Permanent reminder of one's temporary insanity.

I had a friend who's son died in an accident. She grieved but her daughter in law, in her words, went "stark, staring, bonkers". Granted DIL did not expect to be a widow with three children before she was thirty so there was some justification.

DIL decided that she wanted to show her grief by having her dead husband's face tattooed over her heart.

We managed to talk her out of it and into a small broken heart bracelet with his name inside.

I am fairly sure DIL's second husband appreciated it.