![]() I was really asking more in general than specifically about the phoenix. At that point I sigh, and imagine smacking them in the back of their head for not researching and reading up on mythology.Īlso to be honest I do favor traditional japanese work and cringed a lot during the 90's and early 2000's when I saw horible faux Japanese work walking around everywhere. I've heard/seen plenty of people with a Japanese style ho-o and their LA Ink sob story is actually refering to the Greek or Egyptian Phoenix not the east asian meaning. If it's the image you like sans KFC head, cool, but if you are trying to represent a certain mentality, meaning, blah, blah, blah to it, then make sure you get the right type of phoenix tattooed. ![]() That being said I want to add that you should remember there is actually a difference in meaning between an asian style phoenix (ho-o) and the phoenix in the western world. ![]() I'm sure most people wouldn't even notice though. So if you change what's supposed to be cocks comb/pheasants head to an eagle then that might seem odd to some people. My memory is fuzzy and could be wrong so someone correct me, but I think a Japanese/Chinese phoenix is a mixture of several specific creatures like a chimera. How much do you care about remaining traditional and respecting cultures? I'm sure you can work with your chosen artist to create a badass chicken head if you wanted. I think that's a decision you will need to make as it will be on you. What is the general feeling with breaking tradition? I do wonder about more traditional designs that are more specifically Japonese though. I am assuming there is no real big issue with the phoenix but chime in if you feel differently. I like the ones I see that have more of an eagle or falcon type head as opposed to the chicken or peakock looking head. I am looking at a Phoenix which isnt just a Japonese design but there are some done in a Japonese style. What is the general feeling in the tattooing world about poetic license with regard to specific styles of tattoos? In other words, is it frowned upon for someone to take a traditional Japanese design and make it. As I look through examples of what I might want, a question came to my mind.
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