# Any reason against a tattoo of Athena? Update 18-May-2022: see the tattoo in post 58 **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [February 21, 2022, 11:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-against-a-tattoo-of-athena-update-18-may-2022-see-the-tattoo-in-post-58/959871 "2022-02-21T11:16:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2022, 11:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-against-a-tattoo-of-athena-update-18-may-2022-see-the-tattoo-in-post-58/959871/61 "2022-05-18T11:56:59Z")
> [@PookahMacPhellimey](#): > > In case anyone was wondering how this story ended. She looks like _anime_ Athena ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2022, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-against-a-tattoo-of-athena-update-18-may-2022-see-the-tattoo-in-post-58/959871/62 "2022-05-18T12:19:14Z")
Very nice work. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2022, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-against-a-tattoo-of-athena-update-18-may-2022-see-the-tattoo-in-post-58/959871/63 "2022-05-18T16:42:57Z")
That’s really nice. I feel like it’s evocative of the style that you see in ancient Greek pottery but with a modern aesthetic. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2022, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-against-a-tattoo-of-athena-update-18-may-2022-see-the-tattoo-in-post-58/959871/64 "2022-05-18T17:34:09Z")
That looks really nice, and I’m a person who generally hates almost all tats. ---
**Author:** ![Kimstu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ecd19e/32.png) [@Kimstu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimstu)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2022, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-against-a-tattoo-of-athena-update-18-may-2022-see-the-tattoo-in-post-58/959871/65 "2022-05-18T19:35:27Z")
I like it! Especially the subtlety of the owl peeking out from under her, um, [himation](https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/himation/)? ---
**Author:** ![PookahMacPhellimey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pookahmacphellimey/32/3175_2.png) [@PookahMacPhellimey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PookahMacPhellimey)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2022, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-against-a-tattoo-of-athena-update-18-may-2022-see-the-tattoo-in-post-58/959871/66 "2022-05-18T20:26:25Z")
> [@Johnny\_Bravo](#): > > That’s really nice. I feel like it’s evocative of the style that you see in ancient Greek pottery but with a modern aesthetic. That’s exactly what I was going for! ---
**Author:** ![PookahMacPhellimey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pookahmacphellimey/32/3175_2.png) [@PookahMacPhellimey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PookahMacPhellimey)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2022, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-against-a-tattoo-of-athena-update-18-may-2022-see-the-tattoo-in-post-58/959871/67 "2022-05-18T20:29:04Z")
> [@Kimstu](#): > > I like it! Especially the subtlety of the owl peeking out from under her, um, [himation](https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/himation/)? The artist was particularly pleased with that aspect, too. Many people miss it, which I don’t mind - I like how it’s not immediately obvious. ---
**Author:** ![DPRK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/4491bb/32.png) [@DPRK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DPRK)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2022, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-against-a-tattoo-of-athena-update-18-may-2022-see-the-tattoo-in-post-58/959871/68 "2022-05-18T21:07:16Z")
Not sure if your link was meant to be completely public, but for me no image shows up in the thread, and clicking on it asks me for a login and password. ---
**Author:** ![mbh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a6a055/32.png) [@mbh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mbh)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2022, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-against-a-tattoo-of-athena-update-18-may-2022-see-the-tattoo-in-post-58/959871/69 "2022-05-18T22:32:08Z")
Odd. I right-clicked on the link and opened a new tab, and it took me straight to the photograph. ---
**Author:** ![gkster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gkster/32/14107_2.png) [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2022, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-against-a-tattoo-of-athena-update-18-may-2022-see-the-tattoo-in-post-58/959871/70 "2022-05-18T22:55:31Z")
> [@DPRK](#): > > for me no image shows up in the thread, and clicking on it asks me for a login and password. That happened when I clicked on it on my phone. I’m on my laptop now and a click took me straight to the photo. And I love the picture especially the owl! ---
**Author:** ![N9IWP](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/n9iwp/32/3154_2.png) [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2022, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-against-a-tattoo-of-athena-update-18-may-2022-see-the-tattoo-in-post-58/959871/71 "2022-05-18T23:03:46Z")
Very apt description though maybe not quite anime, but definitely a distinctive style. I like it Brian ---
**Author:** ![PookahMacPhellimey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pookahmacphellimey/32/3175_2.png) [@PookahMacPhellimey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PookahMacPhellimey)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2022, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-against-a-tattoo-of-athena-update-18-may-2022-see-the-tattoo-in-post-58/959871/72 "2022-05-19T06:33:15Z")
> [@DPRK](#): > > Not sure if your link was meant to be completely public, but for me no image shows up in the thread, and clicking on it asks me for a login and password. We had the same problem up thread - I think it works if you already have and are signed into Instagram on the device you are using. I am sorry, but I don’t have any other online pictures at the moment. ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2022, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-against-a-tattoo-of-athena-update-18-may-2022-see-the-tattoo-in-post-58/959871/73 "2022-05-19T12:56:00Z")
Not usually a tattoo person but that’s a really great looking tattoo. Love the style and colors. ---
**Author:** ![Folly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folly/32/3219_2.png) [@Folly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folly)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2022, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-against-a-tattoo-of-athena-update-18-may-2022-see-the-tattoo-in-post-58/959871/74 "2022-05-19T13:24:39Z")
I thought the cat licking its butthole picture was someone’s tattoo at first and was a little relieved to see it’s watercolors and colored pencils on paper. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2022, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-against-a-tattoo-of-athena-update-18-may-2022-see-the-tattoo-in-post-58/959871/75 "2022-05-19T13:52:30Z")
I took the liberty of updating the thread title, so no one swings by and posts a reason you shouldn’t do it. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![PookahMacPhellimey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pookahmacphellimey/32/3175_2.png) [@PookahMacPhellimey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PookahMacPhellimey)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2022, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-against-a-tattoo-of-athena-update-18-may-2022-see-the-tattoo-in-post-58/959871/76 "2022-05-19T15:07:37Z")
Ha! While it wouldn’t be my thing, I’ve seen much worse subject matters make an appearance as tattoos. ---
**Author:** ![PookahMacPhellimey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pookahmacphellimey/32/3175_2.png) [@PookahMacPhellimey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PookahMacPhellimey)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2022, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-against-a-tattoo-of-athena-update-18-may-2022-see-the-tattoo-in-post-58/959871/77 "2022-05-19T15:09:16Z")
> [@puzzlegal](#): > > I took the liberty of updating the thread title, so no one swings by and posts a reason you shouldn’t do it. 😉 Thanks so much! Appreciate it. 😀 ---
**Author:** ![mordecaiB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mordecaib/32/7725_2.png) [@mordecaiB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mordecaiB)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2022, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-against-a-tattoo-of-athena-update-18-may-2022-see-the-tattoo-in-post-58/959871/78 "2022-05-30T20:39:34Z")
Way too late for a reply, but that looks great! I like how you went big and bold with it also, rather than something smaller. And good job on the colors also. So many tattoos would be improved by using color rather than just the blue ink. Congratulations! ---
**Author:** ![JRDelirious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jrdelirious/32/9531_2.png) [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2022, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-against-a-tattoo-of-athena-update-18-may-2022-see-the-tattoo-in-post-58/959871/79 "2022-05-31T13:56:34Z")
Joining the chorus, it looks good and at least as far as tattoos I’ve seen it’s _different_, it’s got a catching style and uses the symbols language well. As to eaier mentioned concerns about imagery being taken wrong, I’m one of those who refuse to surrender to the misappropriators that which is everyone’s heritage. ---
**Author:** ![PookahMacPhellimey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pookahmacphellimey/32/3175_2.png) [@PookahMacPhellimey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PookahMacPhellimey)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2022, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-against-a-tattoo-of-athena-update-18-may-2022-see-the-tattoo-in-post-58/959871/80 "2022-05-31T14:18:58Z")
> [@mordecaiB](#): > > Way too late for a reply, but that looks great! I like how you went big and bold with it also, rather than something smaller. And good job on the colors also. So many tattoos would be improved by using color rather than just the blue ink. Congratulations! Go big or go home, right! Actually, it’s the placement as much as the size that makes it more noticeable. There’s really no hiding it. I think a design like that would not have worked smaller, though. Small tattoos can be nice, but this needed to be bold and colourful. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-against-a-tattoo-of-athena-update-18-may-2022-see-the-tattoo-in-post-58/959871.md?page=3)