63+ Mythical Supernatural Tattoo Ideas To Make You Epic!

By Jason Hamilton / June 2, 2021
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We are sure you will agree with me when we say this: supernatural creatures are awesome. They are so mystical and magical, you can’t help but love them. Even though we know we will never get to meet them in real life, there is something about these beings that makes us feel we can’t get enough of them. Books, cartoons, movies, drawings, tattoos: no matter where we find them, they are epic in every way.

They have been part of countless epic stories as villains, heroes, or sidekicks. None of these creatures are perfect, and they are not always the good guys in the story. They have their highs and lows. They are not always happy and sometimes they feel pretty lonely. Because of this, even though they are fictional, mythological creatures still feel real in a way. For some people, they are much more than just imaginary beasts. Quite often, they become their personal tokens or good luck charms.

In this article, we will be sharing with you the various supernatural tattoo designs you can have on your body. We will be showing you our richly curated gallery of tattoo ideas to help you decide if this is the tattoo design you want.

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Some Tattoo Ideas For Your Supernatural Tattoo

From the fiery powerful dragon of the skies, to the most beautiful mermaid of the seas, the supernatural tattoo has this universal appeal of beauty, power, and magic. From all corners of the globe, here are some of the best supernatural tattoo designs we know that you might love!

The Dragon Tattoo

Dragons are some of the most powerful mythical creatures imagined by man. They have the ability to fly and breathe fire. Their roars have filled the horrific imaginations of man. They are indeed a creature of nightmares. Despite this terrorizing image, our ancestors have implanted to their offspring, and in extension, to us, we are still fascinated by them and their abilities. This is clearly evident in our media today wherein dragons almost always have a major role in fantasy. From this obsession, we have with these powerful mythical creatures, the body art industry, alongside the tattoo community, made a design that paid homage to the flying fire-breathing creature; dragon tattoo designs.

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The dragon’s major appearance in society would probably, if not undoubtedly, be in Chinese Society where it plays a big role in shaping the everyday lives of billions of Chinese until in today’s time. the mythical creature is one of the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac. This means that hundreds of millions of people are following the traits of a dragon in their lives. Dragons in Chinese society is seen as very auspicious and lucky. They are magical beings that can cause weather changes and summon rain. Because Chinese society was founded on agriculture that thrived during the wet season, Chinese dragons were seen as deities and were worshiped.

A sternum tattoo of a Chinese dragon.

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A colorful and intricate sleeve and chest tattoo of a blue Chinese dragon.

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A sleeve tattoo of a Chinese dragon.

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A sleeve tattoo of a green Chinese dragon clawing its way out of the skin.

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A highly intricate and colorful side tattoo of a Chinese dragon.

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A vibrant shoulder tattoo of a blue and green Chinese dragon.

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A large and extremely detailed full back tattoo of a Chinese dragon holding a sphere.

Another intricate full back tattoo of a Chinese dragon.

Another extremely detailed full back tattoo of a Chinese dragon.

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A large chest and abdominal tattoo of a Chinese dragon with yellow and red detailing.

In western culture, on the other hand, this powerful mythical creature is more often seen as evil and malevolent creatures. In fairy tales, for example, dragons are often guarding a princess or maiden and have to be slain by a heroic rescuer, serving as a testament to the slayer’s bravery

A highly detailed sleeve tattoo of a girl with a calm European dragon.

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Another sleeve tattoo of a European Dragon standing up.

A sketch-like sleeve tattoo of an intricately designed European Dragon head.

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A sleeve tattoo of a blue European dragon with its tail wrapping around the arm.

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A large side tattoo of a European dragon as if climbing the body and with red detailing.

An upper back tattoo of a purple and green dragon.

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A full back tattoo of a European dragon.

A 3d back tattoo of a European dragon.

Another 3d back tattoo of a European dragon.

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An upper left back tattoo of a blue and red European dragon.

The Phoenix Tattoo

Since time immemorial, humanity has shrouded itself with countless mythical creatures that would fascinate our minds all over. One of these creatures We fantasize is the Phoenix, a fiery bird that has mythical qualities. With the fanaticism to this mythical fiery bird are the countless stories, myths, legends, and other forms of literature that dotted our history and culture. It also captivated the artistic world with numerous works of art like paintings and sculpture wherein the mythical bird has been the focal point or rather the subject of these works of art. If this is how we glorify this legendary creature, it will come as no surprise that the body art industry and more specifically, the tattoo community with its countless tattoo artists and tattoo enthusiasts, have also adored the Phoenix and as a tribute to this fanaticism, the Phoenix tattoo is born.

A large thigh watercolor tattoo of an orange phoenix surrounded by flames.

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A vibrant sleeve watercolor tattoo of a blazing orange phoenix surrounded by other colors.

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A large side watercolor tattoo of a golden phoenix with bluish cerulean color as additional embellishment.

A colorful vibrant watercolor phoenix tattoo situated on the leg.

A large full back tattoo of a phoenix with watercolor tattoo design elements as additional detailing.

A chest watercolor tattoo of a colorful blue and orange phoenix with a large peacock-like tail.

A very colorful lower back watercolor tattoo of a phoenix flying upward.

A back watercolor tattoo of a phoenix with a black base and various colors.

A large back tattoo of a fiery orange phoenix with a large a tail and watercolor tattoo detailing.

A vibrant and colorful phoenix watercolor tattoo on the back near the shoulder.

One may deduce that the tales of this mythical creature has died since the birth of the modern technological civilization of today. Contrary to your belief, however, this mythical bird still captivates the world which is why it has been a subject of countless modern works of the recent decades.

In the first installment to The Chronicles Of Narnia series, during the final battle, a phoenix appeared on the battlefield spraying fire on the grass so that the protagonists may retreat from the White Witch’s forces.

A three fourth sleeve colored tattoo of a green phoenix.

A medium sized sleeve tattoo of a watercolor tribal phoenix.

A side tattoo of a black phoenix with a red to yellow gradient inside.

A highly intricate half sleeve tattoo of a phoenix.

A full sleeve tattoo of a highly intricate phoenix design.

Another film appearance which has delighted film enthusiasts is its appearance since the second installment to the Harry Potter series. (Potterheads unite!) Fawkes, the pet phoenix of Professor Dumbledore (we want to give the whole name but it is too damn long!) has appeared numerous times since the second installment, The Chamber Of Secrets. In this universe, the Phoenix has also been given an additional capability aside from the usual regeneration; the tears of the Phoenix have a powerful healing quality.

A small sleeve tattoo of a phoenix in neo-traditional design.

An intricate half sleeve neo-traditional tattoo of a phoenix.

A large leg tattoo of a neo-traditional red phoenix in flames.

A large half sleeve tattoo of a neo-traditional red phoenix blowing fire.

A large and highly intricate half sleeve neo-traditional tattoo of a phoenix.

A full sleeve tattoo of a neo-traditional phoenix in full color.

A large and highly detailed full back tattoo of an orange phoenix in a blue background.

A highly intricate and highly colorful full back tattoo of a phoenix with a golden head.

Another full back neo-traditional of a phoenix.

A large chest tattoo of a neo-traditional fiery phoenix.

The Angel Tattoo

Angels are the courier of heaven and they are revered for their kindness and faith. They signify a special meaning wherever they are used, in pictures, paintings, and tattoos. Angel tattoos have been one of the most favored tattoo designs since the origination of this form of body art, with both men and women having these designs featured on their bodies. The fact is that they are not only revered for their beauty but also for their symbolic meaning as they stand for one’s faith and belief in God, as angels have always been directly linked with the Heavenly Father.

A large and highly detailed full sleeve tattoo of an archangel defeating the devil.

A vibrant and colorful chest and shoulder tattoo of a female archangel near a treasure chest.

A very detailed and exquisitely well-made archangel tattoo on the shoulder and upper half of the sleeves.

A very detailed and intricately made upper back and shoulder tattoo of a robed archangel holding a spear.

A very detailed and intricately made full back tattoo of the archangel Michael on top of a Celtic cross.

A large white full back tattoo of an archangel as a silhouette like design.

A very detailed and intricately made half sleeve tattoo of a  strong archangel.

A large and highly detailed archangel tattoo depicting St. Michael and how he defeated the devil.

A large and very detailed full back tattoo of an archangel kneeling.

If you are one of those people who are thinking that an angel art is just a mere decoration on the body, then you are definitely wrong. An angel art is very meaningful and it is symbolizing something, depending on its entire design. In relation to this, here are some of the meanings and symbolism that you should know:

  • Beauty – Since angels are known to be very good people who are not capable of doing some wrong things, it is no longer surprising why an angel art is symbolizing beauty.
  • Protection – Angels are known to be the guardians of everything that is created by God in this world. Hence, if you strongly believe that you have a guardian angel that is always there to protect you from bad things, then wearing an angel art tattoo is perfect for you.

A large full back tattoo of a fallen angel.

A crying fallen angel tattoo on the upper back portion of the body.

A large and intricately detailed kneeling fallen angel tattoo on the back.

A large half sleeve fallen angel tattoo with “rotting” detailing added.

A large and intricately detailed fallen angel tattoo at the upper back.

A large side tattoo of a very detailed fallen angel.

A large upper back tattoo of a very detailed fallen angel.

A medium size upper back tattoo of a fallen angel looking up.

A large and very detailed tattoo of a fallen angel inked on the side of the body.

A fairly large back tattoo of a fallen angel.

The Grim Reaper Tattoo

According to stories, the grim reaper appears when a person is about to die. And when the time comes for that person to bite the dust, the grim reaper will then use its scythe to sever ties between the soul and the physical body.

This is why, in drawings and other visual works, a grim reaper is often shown in the background when a person is close to death. The act is sort of similar to how Atropos, one of the Moirai in Greek mythology, cuts threads when ending lives of mortals. In some beliefs, the grim reaper is also responsible for “guiding” souls to heaven or hell, depending on how the deceased person lived his or her life.

A medium size upper sleeve tattoo of the grim reaper that is intricately detailed.

A large lower back tattoo of the grim reaper.

An intricately designed tattoo of a grim reaper’s head and scythe.

A highly detailed grim reaper leg tattoo with a bulldog.

An upper back tattoo of the head of the grim reaper.

A highly detailed forearm tattoo of the grim reaper’s head.

A full sleeve tattoo of the grim reaper and two crows.

A large upper back tattoo of the grim reaper with his scythe.


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About the author

Jason Hamilton

Jason has been an avid fan of tattoos for over 13 years now. He is currently 35 years old, and he got his first tattoo at the age of 22. Since then, he has added over 20 tattoos to his collection. He is also into writing, which is why he decided to celebrate both of his passion and hobby through tats ‘n’ rings. Jason dreams of having his very own tattoo parlor soon. Jason would be very happy to answer any questions about tattoos that you may have! Leave a comment below and he’ll answer it for you right away!

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