Nature Awareness 4/23/2014 - Swallow Swallows are migratory songbirds that occur and breed in temperate regions from spring to fall. They are sparrow-sized birds with long, pointed wings and streamlined bodies developed for fast, acrobatic flight. They can be seen swooping and flying over fields, orchards, lakes, and anywhere else that flying insects are abundant. Swallows have been present in diverse cultural symbolism for as long as there has been recorded histories of such things. Swallow birds are hugely popular today as a mainstream symbol in tattooing. Even though there is some disagreement about the origin of the symbol and its meaning in tattoos, the most widely recognized story meanings is that sailors would have a swallow put on their chest after completing 5,000 sea miles and one on the other side after completing 10,000 sea miles. So, in the end, it was a mark of your career and to your love of the sea. Right behind the above mentioned meaning, is the second most agreed upon... which is... if a sailor drowned at sea, the birds on either side of his chest would lift him up to heaven. Thirdly, swallows have always been representative to sailors that they are close to land and it is a sign of a safe return home, so some would get it simply for that reason, as they put faith in it to get them home. Since swallows are known for traveling far distances out to sea, and have the habit of resting on ships, it was always a sign of good fortune. Symbolism: high spirits, safety, great journeys, connection to the heavens, returning home.
Posted on: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 12:24:42 +0000
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