Tatto explaination

[ta_laitha]

A couple of you have asked about the symbolism in my tattoo. Instead of repeating myself I'm just going to post it all here.

The image for reference.The overall theme is the rise of the sun out of the underworld (Tuat). The Underworld being the lowest part of the back and the exiting and growth of the sun happening as you travel up the back. The

Comments

[kali921]

Oh, that is just beautiful. GOD! What an elegant, incisive this post is, too, describing it.

You know, I've been reading a lot about the Egyptian pantheon recently, because I RP Kendra Saunders (Hawkgirl), and she is very tied to Egyptian mythology due to her first life being during the reign of Ramsses the Great. I already knew a fair bit about the Egyptian pantheon, but I'm really delving in now. Can I ask you to recommend some good links or online or book sources, if you know of any?

[ta_laitha]

Thanks.

Oh I can give you a list and a half of books, sites etc. Is there some specific aspect you are looking for? That might narrow it down.

Eternal Egypt is an amazing place to start but I warn you will waste HOURS and Hours on it. :)

I can get you a list of books typed up and if you let me know what aspects you want information on I can maybe narrow it down some. :)

[cedel]

Many of us wait breathlessly to see the finished work.