What is the meaning of swallow birds?

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If you're asking what the symbolism for a swallow is, it is that these birds were often the first to land on a ship that had been out to sea for long periods of time. So the bird came to symbolize being close to/finding your way home. That's why the tattoo of the swallow became popular for it's symbolism of home.

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