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What is the meaning behind a tattoo with a snake biting its tail?
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∙ 16y ago
In Japanese folklore, the tale of a snake hiding WITHIN a lotus represents the poor judgment behind viewing something solely from it's outer appearance.
It shows that, despite the tranquility and beauty of the lotus, within it's petals lies something dangerous.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 16y agoThe snake biting its tail is called an Ouroboros, and is an ancient symbol usually associated with alchemy.
It can stand for infinity, the cyclical nature of life, or unity.
Sometimes an ouroboros is shown as half light and half dark, and then it usually represents the dual nature of all things.
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