The drawing of an oak is considered to be the symbol of strengths, durability, courage and recovery. Men prefer to ink oak tattoos more than women. Ancient people used to believe that acorns were strong talismans, they put oak branches inside their habitations to gain protection from evil spirits.
Acorn drawings are found on many of Greek statues of Artemis. She was the Goddess of hunting and an acorn gave her luck in this area.
tattoo by by aemonson
by Liana Joy
by brie_rawlings_tattooist
by iwan-yug
by Alice Bandicoot
by Milyaev Alexey
by Henbohenning
Ancient Romans used to admire such traits as strengths and power considering them to be one of the most important virtues. That’s why they used to make rings, necklaces and bracelets inlaid with symbols of oak. In Celtic culture branches and acorns of this mighty tree was associated with fertility and immortality. The one who had the image of an oak tree had been followed by prosperity and never-ending spiritual energy.
tattoo by Vlad Beard
by Artemy Neumoin
by Ryan Bray
In England, accessories with acorns had been very precious gifts because they were aimed to give their owners a long and happy life. People used to were oak seeds like necklaces which brought them loads of good luck. In a lot of old family emblems of the Medieval period, oaks are found. They served as a symbol of honor, ancient family roots, and respectful social status. Clothes of dukes and another nobility were decorated with images of oaks and acorns as a symbol of their undoubtful right as rulers based on centuries-long heritage.
by Aleksandra Dobra
Tattoo by Marla Moon
tattoo by Rusel Topko
Nowadays there still remains an oaks admiration as a symbol of masculine strengths. These beliefs are based on the impressive capability of a tiny acorn being strong enough to give birth to such a gigantic tree. Any of this interpretation can become your own oak tattoo meaning.
by @ruutattoo
by Markus Lenhard
by Oak Adams
by Chapter One Tattoo
Men know what an oak tattoo stands for, that’s why they chose it. However, sometimes girl oak tattoo designs are found mainly as a symbol of fertility and luck. But you are just obliged to have one oak tattoo on your body as it is really capable of improving your life significantly.
Tattoo by Anna Neudecker
by pooka
tattoo by Alexander Masom
by Brian Woo
by Ray Alexander
by @mctarded
by Justin Walker
by Robin Kodial
tattoo by pooka
by sashakatuna
by Jimmy Munkaspeni