Slavic Tattoo Photo #12487

From the thunder god Perun to the solar wheel of Svarog, Slavic mythology offers a rich catalogue of protective symbols, nature spirits, and geometric patterns rooted in folk embroidery and wood carving traditions. Slavic pagan gods and mythological figures Perun, the god of thunder and war, appears as a bearded warrior with a lightning bolt or axe.

Achieving lifelike results in skin requires mastery of light, shadow, and color blending. Realistic tattoos often look three-dimensional, with subjects appearing to emerge from the skin surface.

The collarbone's clean horizontal line provides a natural guide for elongated designs. This placement adds a subtle accent to the upper body and works especially well with fine-line and minimalist styles.