Aztec star

Sun, union |February 02, 2008

by: Picchio

Design Story

Ancient Mesoamerican populations, such as Aztecs, used the eight-pointed star to represent the sun, identified by the god Tonatiuh. Like in many mythologies, in Aztec beliefs too the sun was thought to burn in fire at sunset in order to grow young again on the following day.

This design was requested by Simone.

The pattern in the middle represents meeting, union.

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Community Comments

Steve m Jun 15, 2012

Love it getting next week
anna Mar 01, 2012

It's beautiful and my partner and I thought we'd make it the same as a symbol of our great love... our union!
salvo Feb 24, 2012

my first tattoo.....it put me at peace with myself
Jeko Jan 19, 2012

Fascinating.
kate Nov 04, 2010

i love it !!!!!!!
Orlando Silva Palma, Trujillo - Peru May 05, 2010

Hi buddy I love the design of this tatto is the reason why i elected for my first tattoo, I wanted to make a tattoo since 2002 but I didnt before because I was worry for the pain, but two days ago i realised that its not really painful, I LOVE MY TATTOO and Im going to make another with my full name in my arm but maybe next year not now, thanks for the ARTWORK i love this webpage and you guys!XOXO
HawK Feb 05, 2010

im gonna get dis gone! on my nack n a bit of my neck!
Valentina Feb 02, 2009

Beautiful!!! it reminds me... of something ethnic... sunny... pleasant... very nice indeed!!! =D
Roy Tonatiuh Castillo, Mexico City Nov 13, 2008

hi i'm mexican and actually my name is Tonatiuh, so i goggled my name and found this page, which is a great page 'cause since a few years i want a tattoo related with my name... this tattoo based on the aztec god of the sun is terrific, i liked it, but i would like to see the tonatiuh face or at least one of his eyes on a tribal tattoo...