What Do Peacock Tattoos Mean?
Peacock can represent several different things in different cultures across the world. However, what immediately comes to the mind with the mention of its name is, beauty and elegance. At the same time, peacock also stands for pride and arrogance, as implied by the expression, ‘proud as a peacock’. Peacock is the national bird of India, holding quite a sacred place in Indian culture. It can be widely found in a large number of Indian temples, and known for its ability kill snakes. It has the reputation for being immune to snake bites, while the blood of peacock is believed to drive away evil spirits. Peacock is also the magnificent bird, whose feathers got a place in the hair of Lord Krishna. Muslim legends on the other hand, speak about the presence of peacock at the gate of paradise. The peculiar pattern of the tail feathers of a peacock is compared with eyes, and so, this bird is known to possess a hundred eyes. According to a myth, these eyes are believed to be able to see hidden t