Tattoo design

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07-22-2008, 15:34
Laevex

Tattoo design

Hi all.
This isn't really that EB-related but I thought here would be a good place to ask.
I'm planning on getting a tattoo in the next few months to symbolise my love for music as well as my love for ancient and classical history (a by-product of playing EB since 0.7). So, naturally, I want to get an Apollo tattoo. I want him to be unmistakably Apollo, but all the paintings/statues of him depict the god with not many clothes on and I'm worried, as a straight man, that it might look a little gay to have a naked man perminantly marked on my flesh. Would it be un-Apollo-like for him to be dressed in a way which is a little less effeminate?

I was thinking of giving him a beautiful hoplite's helmet and maybe even a linen cuirass, but he would still be holding a lyre and would have the sun as his background and I possibly even give him a bow and quiver. So would that be a complete bastardisation of the deity?

Another thing I was thinking about was whether I could get something written in ancient Greek underneath it, maybe something to do with music or art in general as I am an avid musician.

EDIT: I also think that this conventional representation of Apollo misses the point of my historical interests which, being EB-influenced, are primarily military.
07-22-2008, 18:40
Havok.

Re: Tattoo design

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laevex

Hi all.
This isn't really that EB-related but I thought here would be a good place to ask.
I'm planning on getting a tattoo in the next few months to symbolise my love for music as well as my love for ancient and classical history (a by-product of playing EB since 0.7). So, naturally, I want to get an Apollo tattoo. I want him to be unmistakably Apollo, but all the paintings/statues of him depict the god with not many clothes on and I'm worried, as a straight man, that it might look a little gay to have a naked man perminantly marked on my flesh. Would it be un-Apollo-like for him to be dressed in a way which is a little less effeminate?

I was thinking of giving him a beautiful hoplite's helmet and maybe even a linen cuirass, but he would still be holding a lyre and would have the sun as his background and I possibly even give him a bow and quiver. So would that be a complete bastardisation of the deity?

Another thing I was thinking about was whether I could get something written in ancient Greek underneath it, maybe something to do with music or art in general as I am an avid musician.

EDIT: I also think that this conventional representation of Apollo misses the point of my historical interests which, being EB-influenced, are primarily military.

Use your imagination :bounce:
07-22-2008, 20:09
Goatus_Boyus

Re: Tattoo design

How big and where abouts are you getting it?..I have been trying to find I dionysus picture for the same reason but havn't quiet found the rignt pic yet.Years ago I saw a picture of the wine god in a statue form,he was embracing a naked women?,I think it is a pretty famous statue but I can't find the pic again,anyone got it or knows what the statue is I am thinking of?..oh and work out if you are getting it colour or black and gray!
07-22-2008, 20:11
Tartaros

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Hey man,
it´s your body and your live. if you think apollo must be naked - make him naked. if someone ask for it - tell him your story. stay true, because i think you have your personal reasons why you do this.

(for example my modest story: i played shogun for years. i most like the traditional japanese Zen-shakuhashi music, the thinking of bushido and japanese art. this game opened this world for me.
by the time, one of my legs is tattooed with a grizzled samurai defending themself from arrows and a koi. also i organised last year an zen-shakuhachi-concert in my town.
all persons how ask i tell the story of a computergame called shogun.)

greets
07-22-2008, 20:35
-Praetor-

Re: Tattoo design

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Originally Posted by Goatus_Boyus

How big and where abouts are you getting it?..I have been trying to find I dionysus picture for the same reason but havn't quiet found the rignt pic yet.Years ago I saw a picture of the wine god in a statue form,he was embracing a naked women?,I think it is a pretty famous statue but I can't find the pic again,anyone got it or knows what the statue is I am thinking of?..oh and work out if you are getting it colour or black and gray!

Try this one:

http://img02.picoodle.com/img/img02/...rm_077422e.jpg

Your popularity would skyrocket. :grin:
07-22-2008, 20:41
lobf

Re: Tattoo design

Don't get a tattoo. They're so trendy. Why do you need to prove to everyone you like music or history with something "badass?"
07-22-2008, 21:01
Tartaros

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Originally Posted by lobf

Don't get a tattoo. They're so trendy.

what!
even if you play eb, you see some painted or tattooed unit´s. it´s not because it´s trendy. even ötzi was tattooed.
sure it´s much more commercialized today, but i think there no real "posers" in this forum.
07-22-2008, 21:14
Ibrahim

Re: Tattoo design

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Originally Posted by k_raso

Try this one:

http://img02.picoodle.com/img/img02/...rm_077422e.jpg

Your popularity would skyrocket. :grin:

ok...............................................:laugh4:
07-22-2008, 22:51
Dutchhoplite

Re: Tattoo design

Just make it ''mom'' inside a little heart :yes:
07-23-2008, 00:07
overweightninja

Re: Tattoo design

Quote:

Originally Posted by lobf

Don't get a tattoo. They're so trendy. Why do you need to prove to everyone you like music or history with something "badass?"

Lobf, if you don't like tatoos dont get them, don't cuss out others who do just because it's not for you, each to their own, no need to be so narrow minded.
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"Don't get a tattoo. They're so trendy", what?

Anyway back OT

I'll post here because I didn't want to make a thread about it, but I am also planning on getting a classical themed tat and would like some nice imagery to work from if anyone could help.
My plan is to get a (preferably Athenian but its not a deal breaker) 3rd century hoplite in battle panapoly, on my left upper chest.
If anyone could either post up an image or link me to a good reference (Osprey images would be good if someone can vouch for accuracy?) for hoplites I would be very appreciative :2thumbsup:

BTW @ Laevex
That tat idea sounds nice as mate, where are you planning on getting it done? And if the naked version means more to you than censored, get the naked version, as others have said, your body, your tat, your design, if you're worried about what others think you're getting a tat for the wrong reason. Besides, I don't think an unclothed version of a Greek God is anywhere near as "gay" as some tats I've seen, for example my (gay) friend's tat on his back....it says "Men working at rear" with a large arrow pointing to his nether-regions :laugh4::2thumbsup:

Cheers
07-23-2008, 01:27
Havok.

Re: Tattoo design

Quote:

Originally Posted by lobf

Don't get a tattoo. They're so trendy. Why do you need to prove to everyone you like music or history with something "badass?"

Lobf do you ever had a taste of the opposite sex? :inquisitive:
07-23-2008, 02:42
Goatus_Boyus

Re: Tattoo design

Quote:

Originally Posted by k_raso

Try this one:

http://img02.picoodle.com/img/img02/...rm_077422e.jpg

Your popularity would skyrocket. :grin:

oh god...pmsl.. um no that is not it... I would end up single If I got that one
07-23-2008, 03:09
lobf

Re: Tattoo design

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Originally Posted by overweightninja

Lobf, if you don't like tatoos dont get them, don't cuss out others who do just because it's not for you, each to their own, no need to be so narrow minded.
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"Don't get a tattoo. They're so trendy", what?

Sorry, you're right. To each his own. I just really don't like the things. that's not to say I don't know people with cool tattoos or that I dislike people with them. I just have reasons for personally not liking them. And there I go being a jerk again...

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Originally Posted by Havok.

Lobf do you ever had a taste of the opposite sex? :inquisitive:

lulz. Regular. In fact, I have your country to thank for my first time. So, yeah. Thanks for getting me laid, Havok. I hold you personally responsible.
07-23-2008, 03:49
Havok.

Re: Tattoo design

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Originally Posted by lobf

lulz. Regular. In fact, I have your country to thank for my first time. So, yeah. Thanks for getting me laid, Havok. I hold you personally responsible.

I refuse to answer in the same despicable level, lamer
07-23-2008, 12:53
Laevex

Re: Tattoo design

Thanks for all the advice. I feel a lot more confident getting this done now. I feel that as long as it means something important to me, the design is completely my own.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goatus_Boyus

How big and where abouts are you getting it?

I guess about the size of my hand on my side, just above the hip. I'm pretty sure I want it black and grey too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by overweightninja

And if the naked version means more to you than censored, get the naked version, as others have said, your body, your tat, your design, if you're worried about what others think you're getting a tat for the wrong reason. Besides, I don't think an unclothed version of a Greek God is anywhere near as "gay" as some tats I've seen, for example my (gay) friend's tat on his back....it says "Men working at rear" with a large arrow pointing to his nether-regions :laugh4::2thumbsup:Cheers

You're friend's tattoo sounds fun:laugh4:. But seeing as I also want this tattoo embody my love for historical warfare rather than simply history, I think I would prefer him to be wearing some sort of military regalia. Maybe a sort of representation of Alexander as Apollo, which is reasonable as my name is Alex.
07-23-2008, 14:11
Hax

Re: Tattoo design

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https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/image...s/viewpost.gif Lobf do you ever had a taste of the opposite sex?

Also, this is a type of comment which has no point at these forums. If you want to tell people that they could be attracted to people of the same sex, go play WoW or something.
07-23-2008, 17:29
lobf

Re: Tattoo design

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Originally Posted by Havok.

I refuse to answer in the same despicable level, lamer

What? You need to lighten the fuck up...
07-23-2008, 18:34
Havok.

Re: Tattoo design

Quote:

Originally Posted by lobf

What? You need to lighten the fuck up...

O rly?
07-23-2008, 19:21
Foot

Re: Tattoo design

Lobf, Havok. Both of you need to get a grip on yourselves or you will find yourselves on the wrong end of a suspension. Go out, get a break and when you can act like civilised adults then come back and start typing.
http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/internet_argument.png

Foot
07-23-2008, 19:44
abou

Re: Tattoo design

Oh, I didn't know you read xkcd, Foot.

BTW, Apollo never really wears armor - not part of his iconography.

Honestly though, how is the god of pestilence and art effeminate? That's just metal. I suppose you could do the Flaying of Marsyas by Titian.
07-23-2008, 19:47
Foot

Re: Tattoo design

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Originally Posted by abou

Oh, I didn't know you read xkcd, Foot.

Who doesn't nowadays? Damn fine work. Damn fine.

Foot
07-23-2008, 19:59
Jolt

Re: Tattoo design

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hax

Also, this is a type of comment which has no point at these forums. If you want to tell people that they could be attracted to people of the same sex, go play WoW or something.

Post of the month, imo.
07-23-2008, 20:26
Havok.

Re: Tattoo design

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jolt

Post of the month, imo.

LoL :laugh4:
07-23-2008, 21:30
lobf

Re: Tattoo design

Did I lose my grip?
07-23-2008, 21:59
Che Roriniho

Re: Tattoo design

Quote:

Originally Posted by lobf

Did I lose my grip?

No, the Biscuits are masticating nicely in the Pot-purri. Also, have you ever wondered why you can never play Checkers against Broccoli? BEWARE THE ASPHALT SUN! IT BURNS A CREAM-CHEESE GLOW!
07-23-2008, 22:17
Hax

Re: Tattoo design

Correction:

Post of the month:

Quote:

No, the Biscuits are masticating nicely in the Pot-purri. Also, have you ever wondered why you can never play Checkers against Broccoli? BEWARE THE ASPHALT SUN! IT BURNS A CREAM-CHEESE GLOW!
07-23-2008, 22:28
Megas Methuselah

Re: Tattoo design

Damn. Now I want to get a tattoo with Apollo standing victoriously over a severed head with a couple women worshipping him.

That's style!
07-24-2008, 12:04
Hegix

Re: AW: Tattoo design

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tartaros

...a grizzled samurai defending themself from arrows and a koi...

Did the koi shoot the arrows or did someone throw it at the samurai? (I'm sorry about the nitpick but I got this mental image that made me laugh)
07-25-2008, 12:14
Tartaros

AW: Re: AW: Tattoo design

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hegix

Did the koi shoot the arrows or did someone throw it at the samurai? (I'm sorry about the nitpick but I got this mental image that made me laugh)

like a kyudo-koi :clown:

no,no