Symbolism

I can't call myself religious, yet a quality that religions of all kinds exhibit I find myself drawn to. The symbols and what they represent are fascinating to me. Almost like learning a language, interpreting these symbols are an interest of mine.

I have 2 tattoos. Both are symbolic. In fact, both have modified religious symbols in them. Just a glance at them is usually not enough. To even begin to know their meaning, most people need to ask for help. I use symbols from things that I know, and form them into a combination that's relevant to me. This has been my process for both, and I'm drafting a third. Anyway, this is not the main point.

There are many sources for symbols, for their purpose and origin, most of which are old. These sources shed light on older values from previous cultures; this enthralls me as well. One of my favorite books in junior high was beowulf, mostly because it taught me what some of the values they held for men during that time were.

In summary, I would have to say, that aside from games and entertainment as a passionate study, another, perhaps equally passionate study of mine, is historic culture and language.