what is the history and meaning behind the tattoo of a skull wearing a top hat?
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The image makes me immediately think of Baron Samedi, who was, I believe, a death figure from a Voudoun mythology. Unfortunately, I'm not very well-read on that particular branch, but that's what comes to mind.
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Jewish people wear kippas (skull caps)because It is a symbol of humility and submission to the Divine.
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Originally tatoos were symbolic as a rite of passage for boys into manhood. Other life events were also marked (excuse the pun) by tatoos. More often than not, however, tattoos were a form of body art, decoration, or meant to express something symbolic.\n\nHonestly,  can't see that the feelings, symbolism, or meanings behind tatooing has changed. Some feel it's cool while others are expressing an artistic endeavor. Some are being rebellious and still others simply want to commemorate turning a certain age, an event , etc.\n\nIt all seems very similar but not quite as "main stream" as it once was. The funny thing is that for awhile the only people with tatoos were thugs and bikers, now teacher, doctors, and lawyers share the love of ink.
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To talk through one's hat was a widespread phrase by the 1880's meaning to talk nonsense although it initially meant to lie.\n\nThe origins of the phrase are unclear. The two most common theories are that it referred to men in church who held their hats over their faces while pretending to pray. It might also be a reference to the emptiness of the hat above the head implying the speaker is speaking with an empty head. It might also be a reference to "he's talking off the top of his head" meaning without preparation or references.
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the cup-shaped hat is called skullcap (worn only by bishops and cardinals).  \n\nthe tall hat is called a mitre.
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It comes from Hermes' caduceus, which has long been a sign of medical symbology representing thus medicine... Its a staff with two snakes, sometimes one encircling it to the top... it may even look like a double helix...
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It literally means, "saints."  It is often used in New Mexico in reference to statues of saints.  A santero is the artist who makes these statues.
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not unless you have it tattood on the back of youe head! like in the film The Omen! Damien has in on his head!
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I am looking for an idea for a tattoo I'd like to get. My name is Tara and I read that it means 'Star' in Sanskrit. Would anyone be able to show me what Star looks like written in Sanskrit? Or is there some Sanskrit symbol that means Star, like the symbol for OM? Any help or direction to another website would be greatly appreciated.
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Check out http://www.asktheheadhunter.com/.
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That would be funny.  But, what's sad is that people will actually believe you!\n\nI always wanted to get a tattoo on my neck or upper arm of some unknown symbol.  When people ask me what it is, I would tell them it's a birthmark and I'm the "chosen one."
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The number 9 is his jersey number. \nThe tattoo on his left wrist is his first name in Tengwar.\nHe also has roman numerals on his shin. I don't know what that means though.
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To see a skull in your dream, symbolizes danger, evil and death. Alternatively, it represents the secrets of the mind. You may be keeping things hidden.
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Settled body (corps means body and tasse means "has been settled" or packed, or tamped)\n\npleated hat (a cloche is a close-fitting women's hat with a deep rounded crown and narrow rim)\n\nFace glillagé (don't know this word... got it- it means "netting" so it's Face netting)\n\nImprisoned Eyes \n\nWoman with the face veiled \nWith stolen freedom \n\nIn the city \nOnly sharp glances \nOf the men \nAnd children \n\nThe summer \nUnder their choking cage \nOf the immured women \nan unravelled mute (muet means- yeah mute, silent, speechless, voiceless, etc.)
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Thomas Riley of London, England Dec. 28th 1891\n\nfor more info about tatoo gun go to\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tattoo_gun
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taj    ( P )  Pronunciation Key  (täzh, täj)\nn. \nA tall conical cap worn by Muslims as a headdress of distinction.\n\ntur·ban    ( P )  Pronunciation Key  (tûrbn)\nn. \nA traditionally Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf of linen, cotton, or silk that is wound around a small cap or directly around the head.  \n\nfez    ( P )  Pronunciation Key  (fz)\nn. pl. fez·zes \nA man's felt cap in the shape of a flat-topped cone, usually red with a black tassel hanging from the crown, worn chiefly in the eastern Mediterranean region. \n\ndoppa\n\nDoppa is a Muslim version of the Jewish kippa. A square or round skullcap worn by Kazan Tatars, Uzbeks and Uyghurs, is called doppa, The doppa is derived from a Turkic, more pointy ancestral form as seen worn by Jalaleddin Mingburnu in some of his portraits. Doppa might have influenced the development of kippa when Jewish communities interacted with Muslim Turks in Eurasia.
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The Omskar..or OM. It is sounded by putting the three sanskrit letters A-U-M together. The sound is said to be the sound of creation, the first sound. It represents God.\n\nThe swastika is a Hindu symbol. It represents good luck and good fortune. The Nazis reversed the symbol and turned it on its side. It is believed when it is used this way, it means death. (they probably should of asked a Hindu more about the symbol before using it, eh?)\n\nThe lotus flower. The lotus flower is chosen because the seed is planted in the mud, but the blossom rises through the murky water and appears at the surface. It represents the good in us blossoming up and reaching towards God.\n\nThose are just a few of the symbols. There are a lot more. You can always do a Google or Yahoo search on "Hindu symbols" and there are many websites that have pictures of the symbols and give some really great explainations as well.