Swallows have been around for a long time. They have been the companions of humans ever since we called the jungle, our home. They look like sweet chirpy birds from the outside but actually, they are expert maritime navigators. And it is said that they return to the same spot every year, flying thousands of miles over the oceans. This is how the swallow tattoos first came into existence. Sailors had their chests tattooed with swallows based on the number of nautical miles they traveled. One, if they sailed for 5000 nautical miles. And two, if that number was 10,000.
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In the modern times, sailing isn’t the only reason for getting swallow tattoos. These amazing birds represent joy, safety, freedom and security. A picture of them on your skin means that you have loads of activity going on in your life. There is no stagnancy. And there is no emptiness. Just a lot of hope, love and compassion. Plus, they look really beautiful in bright colors.
