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[[File:ACTF-DanielInsignia.jpg|thumb|250px|Daniel Cross' Assassin insignia tattoo]] | [[File:ACTF-DanielInsignia.jpg|thumb|250px|Daniel Cross' Assassin insignia tattoo]] | ||
''' | A '''tattoo''' is a mark on a body made by inserting ink and/or pigments into the skin which can either be temporary or permanent. Sometimes the term ''tattoo'' is also used to refer to face paint, scars, or other means of adorning the skin with color.<ref>{{WP|Tattoo}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Classical antiquity=== | ===Classical antiquity=== | ||
Many [[bandit]]s in [[Greece]] at the time of the [[Peloponnesian War]] adorned their faces, arms, backs, and chests with tattoos. For groups which lived in the wilderness like the [[Followers of Ares]] and the [[Daughters of Artemis]], these markings signified their allegiance.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> Other | Many [[bandit]]s in [[Greece]] at the time of the [[Peloponnesian War]] adorned their faces, arms, backs, and chests with tattoos. For groups which lived in the wilderness like the [[Followers of Ares]] and the [[Daughters of Artemis]], these markings signified their allegiance.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> Other people like the sailor [[Barnabas]] also wore them for their own personal reasons.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' novel]] </ref> | ||
[[File:ACO The Heron Assassination 02.jpg|thumb|250px|Bayek crossing off a name]] | |||
[[File:ACO The Heron Assassination 02.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Bayek crossing off a name]] | |||
After the [[Order of the Ancients]] murdered his son [[Khemu]] in 49 BCE,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The False Oracle]]</ref> the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] had icons depicting the animals that were the cryptonyms for the three members responsible tattooed on his right arm: a [[heron]], a [[snake]], and an [[ibis]]. After identifying "The Heron" as [[Saqqara Nome]]'s {{Wiki|nomarch}} [[Rudjek]], Bayek confronted him beneath the [[Bent Pyramid]] and made a point to cross out the heron icon with an [[arrow]]head in front of Rudjek before [[Assassination|assassinating]] him.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[The Heron Assassination]]</ref> Other Egyptians like [[Hapti]] took tattoos to remember their homeland.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Taking Liberty]]</ref> | After the [[Order of the Ancients]] murdered his son [[Khemu]] in 49 BCE,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The False Oracle]]</ref> the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] had icons depicting the animals that were the cryptonyms for the three members responsible tattooed on his right arm: a [[heron]], a [[snake]], and an [[ibis]]. After identifying "The Heron" as [[Saqqara Nome]]'s {{Wiki|nomarch}} [[Rudjek]], Bayek confronted him beneath the [[Bent Pyramid]] and made a point to cross out the heron icon with an [[arrow]]head in front of Rudjek before [[Assassination|assassinating]] him.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[The Heron Assassination]]</ref> Other Egyptians like [[Hapti]] took tattoos to remember their homeland.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Taking Liberty]]</ref> | ||
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===Modern age=== | ===Modern age=== | ||
[[File:Diving For Medicines 8.png|thumb | [[File:Diving For Medicines 8.png|thumb|250px|Edward Kenway's tattoos]] | ||
During the [[Golden Age of Piracy]], tattoos were especially favored by [[Piracy|pirates]] themselves, with the [[Wales|Welsh]] pirate [[Edward Kenway]] sporting numerous tattoos all over his body.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> | During the [[Golden Age of Piracy]], tattoos were especially favored by [[Piracy|pirates]] themselves, with the [[Wales|Welsh]] pirate [[Edward Kenway]] sporting numerous tattoos all over his body.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> | ||
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In the 19th century, tattoos were born by various people of [[London]], [[England]]. Of special note was the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Jacob Frye]], who had a tattoo of a peregrine falcon on his left pectoral and a cross surrounded by [[diamond]]s on his left upper arm.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref> | In the 19th century, tattoos were born by various people of [[London]], [[England]]. Of special note was the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Jacob Frye]], who had a tattoo of a peregrine falcon on his left pectoral and a cross surrounded by [[diamond]]s on his left upper arm.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref> | ||
In modern times, tattoos | In modern times, tattoos became more commonplace, with multiple people known to sport ink patterns, among them [[Desmond Miles]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed III''</ref> [[Daniel Cross]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Fall]]''</ref> and [[Kiyoshi Takakura]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]''</ref> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
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ACV Promotional Screenshot-hornrunes.jpg|Tattoo on Eivor's temple | ACV Promotional Screenshot-hornrunes.jpg|Tattoo on Eivor's temple | ||
ACMovie Maria.jpg|María's facial tattoos | ACMovie Maria.jpg|María's facial tattoos | ||
ACS Blighters Thug Render.png|A member of the [[Blighters]] | ACS Blighters Thug Render.png|A member of the [[Blighters]] sporting arm tattoos | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' | ||
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**''[[Dawn of Ragnarök]]'' | **''[[Dawn of Ragnarök]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]'' {{Mdat}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]'' {{Mdat}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Daughter of No One]]'' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 05:35, 22 October 2025
A tattoo is a mark on a body made by inserting ink and/or pigments into the skin which can either be temporary or permanent. Sometimes the term tattoo is also used to refer to face paint, scars, or other means of adorning the skin with color.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
Classical antiquity[edit | edit source]
Many bandits in Greece at the time of the Peloponnesian War adorned their faces, arms, backs, and chests with tattoos. For groups which lived in the wilderness like the Followers of Ares and the Daughters of Artemis, these markings signified their allegiance.[2] Other people like the sailor Barnabas also wore them for their own personal reasons.[3]
After the Order of the Ancients murdered his son Khemu in 49 BCE,[4] the Medjay Bayek of Siwa had icons depicting the animals that were the cryptonyms for the three members responsible tattooed on his right arm: a heron, a snake, and an ibis. After identifying "The Heron" as Saqqara Nome's nomarch Rudjek, Bayek confronted him beneath the Bent Pyramid and made a point to cross out the heron icon with an arrowhead in front of Rudjek before assassinating him.[5] Other Egyptians like Hapti took tattoos to remember their homeland.[6]
Medieval era[edit | edit source]
Vikings tattooed their skin, believing the artwork to enhance their own innate abilities. These designs could be applied at places like Svend and Tove's Tattoo Shop in Ravensthorpe, and included such patterns as a "Hel Sign", Jörmungandr, and an "Auki Sign".[7]
The Moors of Spain were in habit of tattooing their faces, and this was also practiced by the Spanish Assassins María and Aguilar de Nerha.[8][9]
Modern age[edit | edit source]
During the Golden Age of Piracy, tattoos were especially favored by pirates themselves, with the Welsh pirate Edward Kenway sporting numerous tattoos all over his body.[10]
Among the Kanien'kehá:ka, decorations like tattoos were common. Teiowí:sonte's markings were specifically referred to as tattoos.[11]
In the 19th century, tattoos were born by various people of London, England. Of special note was the British Assassin Jacob Frye, who had a tattoo of a peregrine falcon on his left pectoral and a cross surrounded by diamonds on his left upper arm.[12]
In modern times, tattoos became more commonplace, with multiple people known to sport ink patterns, among them Desmond Miles,[13][14][15] Daniel Cross,[16] and Kiyoshi Takakura.[17]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
In Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, various Animus modifications allowed either the Eagle Bearer themselves, or the crew upon their ship, the Adrestia, to display tattoos. For the Eagle Bearer, these included the Mighty Harness, and for the crew, this was clear including in the skin Water Born.
While tattoos are a prevalent feature of pop culture's idea of Vikings, historically, it is less well attested. The Arab traveler Ahmad ibn Fadlan describes a group of Kyivan Rus' as being tattooed from "the tips of his toes to his neck".[18] However, this is one of the only attestations for tattooed Vikings. There is no known word for tattoo in Old Norse nor do any Norse sources mention the practice.[19] While this does not mean it never occurred, it implies that it was not as staple to the Viking culture as depicted.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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A Huntress of Artemis -
A bandit with simple facial tattoos -
A bandit with large facial tattoo extending to neck -
A bandit archer with feathers on his arm and a griffin on his chest -
A bandit archer with elaborate arm tattoo -
Bayek's unmarked tattoos -
Tattoo on Eivor's temple -
María's facial tattoos -
A member of the Blighters sporting arm tattoos
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed II (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations
- Assassin's Creed: The Fall
- Assassin's Creed III
- Assassin's Creed: Initiates
- Assassin's Creed: Black Flag
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- Assassin's Creed film
- Assassin's Creed: Origins
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey novel
- Assassin's Creed: Rebellion
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR (mentioned in Database entry only)
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Daughter of No One
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑
Tattoo on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey novel
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The False Oracle
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Heron Assassination
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Taking Liberty
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- ↑ Assassin's Creed film
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III – The Tyranny of King Washington: The Infamy – One-Man Wolf Pack
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Fall
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Uprising
- ↑ Montgomery, James E. (2000). Ibn Faḍlān and the Rūsiyyah. Journal of Arabic and Islamic Studies, 3(1). Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved on 15 February 2025., pg. 5–6.
- ↑
Vikings didn't have tattoos on the Jackson Crawford YouTube channel