Mexican Traditional Tattoos: A Look At Their Origins, Meaning And Popularity

Mexican traditional tattoos are a type of body art that has been around for centuries. The oldest known evidence of tattoos in Mexico dates back to around 1500 BC, although it is believed that tattoos were used in Mexico even earlier than this. This type of tattooing was part of ancient Aztec, Mayan and Toltec cultures and was used for spiritual, magical and decorative purposes. They were typically made with black ink and featured bold geometric shapes, animals, gods and symbols. They were believed to be a way to connect with the gods and to protect from evil spirits.

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