Lower Back Tattoos of Butterflies

Butterfly Legends

There are many mystical stories and poems about butterflies. Getting a butterfly tattoo on your lower back may be more meaningful if you relate personally to some of the stories found in songs and folklore relating to butterflies.

One of the most famous butterfly legends has its roots in Native American culture. It is said that when one's heart feels a deep wish, you should capture a butterfly and whisper your prayer to it. The beautiful winged creature will carry your wish to the sky. The butterfly's voice cannot be heard by anyone but the Great Spirit, who will grant your wish as a reward for setting the butterfly free to return to him.

There is a beautiful Japanese legend about a white butterfly that is love come to life. In the story, and old man is on his death bed. A very large and lovely white butterfly persistently enters the room, and the family chases it away. The man's nephew follows the butterfly to the tomb of a woman named "Akiko". The old man had once been betrothed to her, and she died of consumption before the wedding. The dying man's sister told the family of their love upon hearing the story of the butterfly leading the nephew to the tomb. She told them that the butterfly was Akiko's loving spirit leading the old man to a reunion with his heart's true love.

Butterflies as Symbols

Usually thought of as carefree and independent, butterflies often represent a lightness of being. These creatures are also synonymous with nature's beauty.

A butterfly is a creature of change, one that moves beyond its struggle as a lowly caterpillar by instinctively shielding itself from the rest of the world. It must then struggle to break free from its self-imposed prison to become the free and beautiful creature that the world stands still to observe and admire. Now that's legendary!

Ideas for Lower Back Tattoos of Butterflies

The beautiful butterfly will work as the subject or an accent for almost any tattoo genre. These magical winged creatures can be an ornate centerpiece for a tattoo design, a delicate accent to lend femininity to a tribal tattoo, or they stand alone nicely in a simple tattoo design. There are too many types of butterflies to list, suggestion for lower back tattoos of butterflies are:

• The Monarch- A very well known orange and black butterfly. These butterflies are probably best known for their love of travel. They make an annual migration in the fall from North America to Mexico.

• Question Mark- This reddish-brown and black spotted butterfly is outlined in lavender and on the underside of its lower wing it bears a question mark, hence the name. Possibly and appropriate tattoo design for a lady that has an enigmatic personality.

• Mourning Cloak-One of the few non-solitary butterfly types. This somber yet elegant creature may make a wonderful tribute in a memorial tattoo. It has brownish wings with a maroon cast to them. A yellow outline and bright blue spots add some eye catching beauty.

You may wish to research the web for more butterflies for tattoo inspiration. The table below will also give you some ideas for your lower back tattoo of butterflies.

Ideas for Lower Back Butterfly Tattoos

Silver and gold	Blue butterfly	Go bold
Butterfly twins	Vibrant contrast	Lineart butterfly