it is to portray a woman that has been so overcome with jelosy that she turns into a demon
The Hannya mask is one of the many different masks used in traditional Noh theater. In particular, the hannya mask represented jealousy, usually jealous women.
The Japanese word hannya is pronounced : (Hahn-yah) A hannya is a female oni, or a Demonic Ogre.
Hannya is a representation of a female demon and the rage, scorn, or jealousy of women. Traditionally she has the body of a snake with the traditional Hannya mask as its face.
Hanaya means wisdom in the Japanese language. It is believed that the name, Hannya, has come from Hannya-bo the artist monk who perfected the mask. Hannya masks are used in traditional Japanese theater Noh Kabuki, as well as in Shinto ceremonial practices. The Hannya mask symbolizes the souls of women demonized due to obsession or jealousy
Hannya is a female demon in the shape of a serpent and is meant to represent a vengeful or angry woman.
When people get a tattoo, there is often meaning and remberance attached to the tattoo. The meaning of a pegasus tattoo is that of loyalty.
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Japanese culture. The Hannya mask is used in Noh performances and portrays an enraged female character who has become a demon or spirit.
The Hannya Mask became popular in the 18th century, used for plays. Although, the earliest mask was dated back to 1558.
'Wand tattoo' is German and means wall tattoo.
Crucified by society (smaller version of the skinhead on the cross tattoo), Jailhouse tattoo, Homemade tattoo - are normally the meaning it.
tattoo on her hand<that says om.okay?:)