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Panthers are majestic animals. Not only that. They served as an inspiration to great movie and cartoon characters, including the Black Panther, Pink Panther, and Bagheera, the black panther. Besides that, the majestic physique and appearance of panthers were an inspiration for a lot of artistic work. The panther tattoo is no exception to that.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re reading this article, you must be impressed and allured by the beauty and elegance that panthers bring with their appearance. They may not be talked about as often as with other animals like tigers and leopards. Still, they deserve worshipping of their own.<\/p>\n

With that in mind, to celebrate the beauty and power of these animals, we created a comprehensive, yet detailed list of the best panther tattoo designs. If you want to learn more about these amazing animals, you should definitely check the section with different definitions and meanings of the panther tattoo.<\/p>\n

Panther Tattoo Meanings<\/h2>\n

Before we dig into the super-creative and magical creations of different tattoo artists, let\u2019s talk about panthers as animals, as well as define some symbolism and meanings behind them. You gotta know why you\u2019re tattooing them on your body after all.<\/p>\n

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Some of you may feel disappointed, but if you didn\u2019t know, the panther is not a separate animal of the large cat species. It\u2019s a type of jaguar and leopard that has melanism. Melanism is the opposite state of albinism where animals and even humans lack skin pigment. Panthers have too much of it. As a result, they\u2019re dark and black. They still have the spots, but they\u2019re so dark that they\u2019re well-obscured.<\/p>\n

If you still don\u2019t believe us, look at it from this perspective. The Latin meaning behind the word \u201cPanthera\u201d that inspired the name for black panthers is nothing else than a cat. The leopard which is one of the animals that can be born with melanism and known as the panther is known as \u201cPanthera Pardus.\u201d<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s believed that lack of interest in science led to panther being labeled as a separate animal. That said, black panthers are just leopards and jaguars born with melanism. Still, since it\u2019s easier to remember black panthers, we\u2019ll stick to that term while detailing the best panther tattoo designs.<\/p>\n

Now, let\u2019s get onto the meanings.<\/p>\n

Panthers have some ghostly appeal to them. The reason for that is because they\u2019re rarely seen in the wild. The animal planet explores different sides of the world with panthers being found in them, but we seldom see them during the day. One reason for that is because panthers are stealthy, quiet, and vigilant, the other reason is that panthers are nocturnal animals.<\/p>\n

Panthers utilize the benefit of their dark fur to hunt in the night. That also gives them an advantage over animals that are not nocturnal. They\u2019re quiet, practically, invisible and agile, which allows them to easily overthrow their prey and catch it. During the day, they are rarely seen as active but resting in the trees instead.<\/p>\n

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Besides their ghostly power that also manifests through spectacular vision and hearing, panthers come with rich mythological symbolism, which we\u2019ll discuss below.<\/p>\n

Panthers are stealthy. Humans can hardly be described as stealthy as it\u2019s a superior animal activity. Nevertheless, the mind and soul can be stealthy, cautious, and yet powerful. If you feel that you possess some abilities that can be described as stealthy, we believe that getting a panther tattoo is a good idea.<\/p>\n

Besides being stealthy, panthers are elegant and gracious. They move cautiously, carefully, and always get one step ahead of their prey, and potential predators, although there aren\u2019t many. Their grace makes them some of the most majestic animals, which is why many people like to tattoo them.<\/p>\n

Also, some people think that wearing a tattoo of a black panther on their body may be a sign of protection and guidance. People believe in animal spirituality, and the panther is only one of such animals that carry that rich symbolism for protection. If you feel, it\u2019ll protect you, go ahead and make one.<\/p>\n

Additionally, panthers are the symbol of strength and power. They are extremely agile, resilient, and powerful. They can easily overpower their prey and kill it. Moreover, they can easily climb heights like trees and rock, which just adds up to their immense strength.<\/p>\n

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Panthers are also a great representation of intelligence and cleverness. Many people who want to point out their intelligence, whether intellectual or emotional, often search for a creative, yet powerful black panther tattoo that they\u2019ll ink on their body.<\/p>\n

Greek Mythology<\/h3>\n

Panthers are present in the Greek myths, which is some of the oldest and most popular folklore in history. One of the Greek Gods, Dionysus, who was also the god of wine was described to ride a large black panther that took him everywhere he wanted.<\/p>\n

Given that Dionysus was the God of wine, and oftentimes thought the be the God of sexuality, panthers also carry that symbolism. Their high sex appeal is attributed to slinky and stealthy movements of panthers as it approaches its prey.<\/p>\n

If you feel romantic, and as someone with high sex appeal, you could highlight it with a large, detailed, and crisp black panther tattoo. It\u2019s also a great idea if you\u2019re a fan of Greek mythology.<\/p>\n

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Middle Age<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s no secret that the paintings of black panthers were popular across medieval kingdoms and countries. Arm coats that were commonly worn at that time used a black panther embroidery and other black panther-like symbols etched in the coats and capes.<\/p>\n

Back in the middle age, there was a rumor that a black panther could allure everyone with its strong, loud, and magical roar, that it used to have an easier time eating its prey. The only creature believed to be more powerful than the mystic panther was a dragon.<\/p>\n

There are also some beliefs that panthers bring harmony, and are the symbol of romantic interactions, love, palace balls, and different manifestations. Some cultures also have it that they bring peace and harmony across the animal kingdom.<\/p>\n

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Types of Panther Tattoo<\/h2>\n
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There are different types of a panther tattoos that you could get for yourself. Below are some ideas that could potentially inspire you to get an authentic and good-looking tattoo.<\/p>\n

Black Panther (Animal)<\/strong>: The most casual tattoo you could get is a realistic black panther tattoo from the animal itself. Given it\u2019s extremely popular, there are plenty of pictures and settings on the internet that could inspire you to get the tattoo work done. Some tattoo artists also sell designs of panther tattoos for their interested clients.<\/p>\n

Pink Panther<\/strong>: The Pink Panther media series has caught a lot of attention with a pink-colored animated animal setting up traps for French police detective Jacques Clouseau. It\u2019s recognizable to its mysterious music theme<\/a> that is popular even today. It began after the first Pink Panther film was released. This may not be a popular idea for a tattoo, but many people grew up watching the hilarious cartoon.<\/p>\n

Black Panther (Marvel):<\/strong> Black Panther is a super-popular superhero movie that also gives more inclusion of people of color in the superhero movies. The actor who played Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman also passed away in 2020. That\u2019s why many people think it\u2019s a good idea to give a tribute to the character through a bold tattoo of a talented, brave, and powerful superhero.<\/p>\n

Tribal Panther:<\/strong> Believe it or not, black panthers were an inspiration for various tribal illustrations throughout different African<\/a> tribes. Today, they\u2019re also an inspiration for tattoos with tribal patterns. That could serve as an inspiration for your next tattoo if you\u2019re into tribal designs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Panther head<\/strong>: Some people are interested in having only a panther head tattooed on their body. Perhaps, they want to admire the beauty and dangerous charm of its look and expression, or it could be something else.<\/p>\n

Bagheera tattoo<\/strong>: Bagheera is one of the most loved and popular characters from the Jungle Book. He helps the monkey-raised boy Mowgli fight and survives against the predators from the jungle. His appearance in the Jungle Book carries great character development for Mowgli. His wisdom inspires people to get his tattoo.<\/p>\n

Best Panther Tattoo Designs<\/h2>\n

With all meanings and symbolism behind the panther tattoos revealed, without a further ado, let\u2019s list the best panther tattoo designs. We hope that they will be inspirational for you and that you\u2019ll be able to come up with even better tattoo designs.<\/p>\n

Small Panther Tattoo<\/h3>\n
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Given the strong and prominent look of black ink which is necessary for a panther tattoo, it\u2019s no surprise that people who are not comfortable with tattooing large works will go with smaller designs. Still, going for a small design doesn\u2019t mean that you\u2019ll have to give up on great-looking and detailed designs.<\/p>\n

The three designs we included look stunning and detailed. That said, the small size doesn\u2019t mean that the appearance of the tattoo is compromised. You can easily keep it simple and avoid getting a tattoo with multiple elements. Still, you can add flowers, swords, trees, and other jungle elements that are descriptive of the panther\u2019s habitat.<\/p>\n

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