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light of acceptance likeitodi h k?
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must travel back in ti e tOI i
Ancient Egypt, where 4 i
tattAng originated.
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similar tattoos, have b ee n r ; ( •
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mummies is Amunet, a prietteiji
and dragons. Soon, the meaning
to Hathor, an Egyptian gcxftiesSv
ofthese symbols changed once
Located on Amunet's loWer
more, and were considered a
body were various dot and'hise .
patterns (tattoos). Mummies-
form of punishment for crimi
bearing these symbols are nals. Even today in areas like
Jain, tattoos are still associated
called, "Brides of Death,” ,
with : criminals and people of
because it was believed that
these tattoos were the result of Inver society.
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ritualistic practices, which Ti the other hand, in
served as a sacrifice to Hathor Europe during the time
and only women associated with 4 many monarchs, tat
this goddess had tattoos.
tooing was seen as a privilege
for the eilte:As.a matter of fact,
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America, tattoos w'
being worn by
Native Ameril
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_ as a "pledge" to
country, much like college
odents today pledge to a frater-
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