The Midgaard Serpent

By no oath bound to your King

The design is a mandala of four intertwined hearts

The pattern began with one drawn by the talented Welsh artist Jen Delyth

built of endlessly returning knot work weaves

Celtic Thirst For Life Half-sleeve Tattoo Design triskelion The Midgaard SerpentThe Latin motto SITIS PRO VITA "Thirst for Life" crowns this integrated knotwork pattern designed for a soldier who demands the best from himself at all times. The rounded Duleek knot at the top is meant to fill the biceps, and the triangular knot below to draw the eye down the arm, accentuating the muscles and pinstriping the racecar.