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[[File:ACTF-DanielInsignia.jpg|thumb|250px|A picture of Daniel Cross' tattoo]]
[[File:ACTF-DanielInsignia.jpg|thumb|250px|A picture of Daniel Cross' tattoo]]
'''Tattoo''' is either a temporary or permanent mark made by inserting color into the skin. Sometimes the term 'tattoo' is also used to refer to face paint, scars, or other means of adorning the skin with color.
'''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.


==History==
==History==
===Antiquity===
===Classical antiquity===
In the time of the [[Peloponnesian War]] in [[Greece]] tattoos were largely something [[bandit]]s had<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref>, others used the artform as well, like the sailor [[Barnabas]]<ref>[[Assassin's Creed Odyssey (The Official Novelization)|''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' novel]] </ref>.
Many [[bandit]]s in [[Greece]] at the time of the [[Peloponnesian War]] painted their faces 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 name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> Other types of people like the sailor [[Barnabas]] also wore them for their own personal reasons.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed Odyssey (The Official Novelization)|''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' novel]] </ref>.
 
While both the [[Daughters of Artemis]] and the [[Followers of Ares]] decorated their skin as well, it is uncertain whether these were tattoos or just paint.<ref name="ACOd" />


[[File:The Heron Assassination 03.jpg|thumb|250px|Bayek crossing off a name]]
[[File:The Heron Assassination 03.jpg|thumb|250px|Bayek crossing off a name]]
During the 1st century BCE in [[Egypt]], the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] had the cryptonyms of his [[Assassination target|targets]] tattooed on his right arm.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> Others as well took tattoos, sometimes to remember Egypt like [[Hapti]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Taking Liberty]]</ref>
After his son was murdered by the [[Order of the Ancients]] in 49 BCE, the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] had the cryptonyms of each of their members tattooed on his right arm.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> Each time he assassinated one of these members in his quest for vengeance, he crossed the name out. Others as well took tattoos, sometimes to remember Egypt like [[Hapti]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Taking Liberty]]</ref>


===Dark Ages===
===Medieval era===
During the [[Dark Ages]], around the 9th century, the [[Viking]]s tattooed their skin, believing the artwork to enhance their own innate abilities.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>
[[Viking]]s tattooed their skin, believing the artwork to enhance their own innate abilities.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>


===Renaissance===
The [[Moors]] of [[Spain]] were in habit of tattooing their faces, and this was also practiced by the [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins|Assassins]] [[María]] and [[Aguilar de Nerha]].<ref>[[Assassin's Creed (film)|''Assassin's Creed'']]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''</ref>
During the [[Renaissance]], the [[Moors]] of [[Spain]] were in habit of tattooing their faces, and this was also practiced by the [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins|Assassins]] [[María]] and [[Aguilar de Nerha]].<ref>[[Assassin's Creed (film)|''Assassin's Creed'']]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''</ref>


===18th - 19th centuries===
===Modern age===
[[File:Diving For Medicines 8.png|thumb|150px|Edward Kenway's tattoos]]
[[File:Diving For Medicines 8.png|thumb|150px|Edward Kenway's tattoos]]
By the time of the [[Golden Age of Piracy]], tattoos were favored specially 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>


Among the [[Kanien'kehá:ka]], decorations like tattoos were common. [[Teiowí:sonte]]'s markings were specifically referred to as tattoos.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[One-Man Wolf Pack]]</ref>
Among the [[Kanien'kehá:ka]], decorations like tattoos were common. [[Teiowí:sonte]]'s markings were specifically referred to as tattoos.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[One-Man Wolf Pack]]</ref>
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In the 19th century, tattoos were born by various people of [[London]], [[England]]. Of special note is the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Jacob Frye]], who had a tattoo of a bird and another of a cross.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>
In the 19th century, tattoos were born by various people of [[London]], [[England]]. Of special note is the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Jacob Frye]], who had a tattoo of a bird and another of a cross.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>


===Modern times===
In modern times, tattoos have become more commonplace. Multiple people, among them [[Desmond Miles]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref><ref name="AC3" />, [[Daniel Cross]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Fall]]''</ref> and [[Kiyoshi Takakura]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]''</ref> have been known to sport tattoos.
In modern days, tattoos have become more commonplace. Multiple people, among them [[Desmond Miles]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref><ref name="AC3" />, [[Daniel Cross]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Fall]]''</ref> and [[Kiyoshi Takakura]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]''</ref> have been known to sport tattoos.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Revision as of 00:17, 3 May 2020


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A picture of Daniel Cross' tattoo

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.

History

Classical antiquity

Many bandits in Greece at the time of the Peloponnesian War painted their faces with tattoos. For groups which lived in the wilderness like the Followers of Ares and the Daughters of Artemis, these markings signified their allegiance.[1] Other types of people like the sailor Barnabas also wore them for their own personal reasons.[2].

File:The Heron Assassination 03.jpg
Bayek crossing off a name

After his son was murdered by the Order of the Ancients in 49 BCE, the Medjay Bayek of Siwa had the cryptonyms of each of their members tattooed on his right arm.[3] Each time he assassinated one of these members in his quest for vengeance, he crossed the name out. Others as well took tattoos, sometimes to remember Egypt like Hapti.[4]

Medieval era

Vikings tattooed their skin, believing the artwork to enhance their own innate abilities.[5]

The Moors of Spain were in habit of tattooing their faces, and this was also practiced by the Assassins María and Aguilar de Nerha.[6][7]

Modern age

Edward Kenway's tattoos

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.[8]

Among the Kanien'kehá:ka, decorations like tattoos were common. Teiowí:sonte's markings were specifically referred to as tattoos.[9]

In the 19th century, tattoos were born by various people of London, England. Of special note is the Assassin Jacob Frye, who had a tattoo of a bird and another of a cross.[10]

In modern times, tattoos have become more commonplace. Multiple people, among them Desmond Miles[11][12][9], Daniel Cross[13] and Kiyoshi Takakura[14] have been known to sport tattoos.

Gallery

  • Edward Kenway's tattoos
    Edward Kenway's tattoos
  • A member of the Blighters of Victorian London
    A member of the Blighters of Victorian London
  • María's facial tattoos
    María's facial tattoos
  • A Huntress of Artemis
    A Huntress of Artemis
  • Tattoo on Eivor's temple
    Tattoo on Eivor's temple

Appearances

References

  1. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey novel
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Taking Liberty
  5. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
  6. ↑ Assassin's Creed
  7. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion
  8. ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Assassin's Creed III – One-Man Wolf Pack
  10. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
  11. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
  12. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations
  13. ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Fall
  14. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Uprising
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