The three-pronged trident is an iconic and supremely powerful weapon in three ancient mythologies: in Greek and Roman mythology, the trident symbolized the power and wrath of the sea waters, a magical weapon in the hands of the gods to unleash destructive earthquakes, tsunamis and tidal waves. In Hindu mythology, however, the trident or ‘trishul’ is a sacred weapon used to destroy negativity and evil.
As a symbol of potent power and dominance, the trident is a distinctive and deeply symbolic tattoo theme. Here are 20 extraordinary and original trident designs created by talented tattoo artists.
