Symbolic Eagle Meanings

Symbolic Eagle Meanings
for Tattoo Ideas

The symbolic theme of power is pervasive with eagles, as with eagle tattoo ideas. In almost every culture and philosophy the eagle is a magnificent creature of purity, beauty and powerful force.

Some Native American Indiantribes of North American viewed the eagle as the Thunderbird, and deemed it a messenger of the heavens. Soaring the skies, it would settle in trees and the ground to deliver important messages to mankind from the spirits of the winds and skies.

In reality, eagles are master of air - and their vision is remarkably accurate. This is symbolic of having clear vision ourselves. If you are determined to a commitment of clear focus, spiritual clarity or personal transparency - the eagle tattoo is a proper choice.

Some keywords to consider during your research for eagle tattoo ideas...

Eagle Symbolism

• Power
• Force
• Focus
• Drive
• Faith
• Purity
• Clarity
• Victory
• Strength
• Purity
• Nobility
• Vitality
• Expansion
• Ascension
• Authority
• Messenger
• Willpower
• Endurance
• Resurrection
• Sovereignty
• Limitlessness
• Fearlessness
• Intelligence
• Determination

Eagles are considered solar animals by countless cultures, so their symbolism will be connected to: Vitality, life, health, energy and provision.

Eagles also have fatherly connotations that play nicely with authority, control, guardianship and watching protectively over the family unit.

If you're aiming for military or victory themes with your eagle tattoo, you can take the cue from Persia, Rome, Turkey, Russia, Germany, Poland, United States, Austria, and Napoleonic France. All of these nations have adopted the eagle at some point to signify superiority, authority and righteous domain.