from an ancient Viking rune stone in Uppland

This band is composed of patterns taken from the 9th century manuscript the Book of Kells

This traditional Highland weave is a tattoo pattern that enhances any arm

This cross is composed of one line

as in the tattoo bracelet and armband shown here

Egyptian Tattoo with Great Winged Disc Design ireland from an ancient Viking runeThe solar disc represents the sun, but not simply in an astronomically factual manner. To early peoples the world over, including ancient Egypt, the sun was sovereign, mighty, and all seeing. It was the giver of life and also the source of light and wisdom, making it one of the most widespread and powerful of all symbols. Flanking the solar disk are the uraei. The uraeus, double in this case, is the rearing cobra of Buto, the goddess of Lower Egypt,