65 Valkyrie tattoos (and their meaning)

The Valkyries have played an important role in popular culture. Their image has become global and is used not only in TV shows, but also in tattoos. In addition to the important role they played as mythological warriors, their image has now changed, and they have become a symbol of feminine power. The fact that a woman could have played such an important role in the past makes the existence of these warriors all the more honorable.

The Valkyries were Scandinavian warriors tasked with choosing the best, bravest fighters to take their place next to the main god Odin and fight him in the future battle of the end of the world. Not everyone could claim the title of Valkyrie: one had to be a woman, a virgin, with an honorable reputation and knowledge, but at the same time be beautiful.

Most Popular Valkyrie Tattoo Styles

Since they are mythological female creatures, Valkyrie tattoos are usually beautiful compositions, real works of art. The best way to wear it is to portray a warrior broadly because all she means and the power she represents. Here are the styles that will best highlight your Valkyrie tattoos:

Hyperrealism

This technique is suitable both for tattoos, which represent a complete scene (background) and show the whole Valkyrie, as well as for some faces. Both of these designs work great. If the Valkyrie is drawn in full, you will be able to see her clothes, armor and weapons (swords or arrows). With the help of shadow effects, we can depict darkness or clouds. Your Valkyrie can be placed on a horse and shoot an arrow or any other mythological image of your choice.

If you are only focusing on the face, consider a figure wearing one of the helmets that served as protection back then: they were usually decorated with wings on the sides. You can depict your Valkyrie in three different ways: in profile to give a sense of mystery; front, defiant, because this style will allow you to display expressions very well; or with closed eyes as a sign of concentration and inspiration.

Neo-traditional style

This style will convey the characteristic tones of the Valkyries, the color of their winged helmets, hair and face fluttering in the wind. A popular color palette in this style for making dramatic Valkyrie tattoos is gold, silver, red, and emerald green, but you can use whatever colors you like the most and maybe wear two Valkyries or one group. Combat elements such as swords or arrows placed near the face will give a tattoo power that will look great on the chest or forearm.