#im fucking deranged send help jesus christ

[moodymisty]

I am a history major and I can say that this whole womb tattoo thing is historically accurate!

The Scythians and the Babylonians were one of the main inspirations for the Word Bearers. Specifically all of Ancient Middle Eastern civilizations have deeply influenced the Word Bearers' whole atmosphere. In ancient Egypt, tattoos were found on female mummies dating back to 2000 BCE. The tattoos, often around the abdomen, lower back, and breasts, were believed to serve protective or therapeutic purposes, possibly related to fertility and childbirth. The most famous example is the mummy of Amunet, a priestess from Thebes, who had tattoos on her abdomen, thighs, and arms. (This also means that the Thousands Sons could also use womb tattoos 🤭)

As for the Babylonians, some cuneiform tablets refer to body markings, although these references are often interpreted as branding, particularly in the context of marking slaves or prisoners rather than decorative tattoos. Babylonian art occasionally depicts figures with what appear to be body markings, though these are generally interpreted as body paint or symbolic markings rather than permanent tattoos.

The Scythian Pazyryk culture, located in the Altai Mountains of Siberia, also provides evidence of tattoos. The mummified remains of a woman known as the "Ukok Princess" or "Siberian Ice Maiden" date to the 5th century BCE and display intricate tattoos on her body, including around the abdomen. These tattoos are thought to have cultural and possibly spiritual significance.

Fun fact! Carcharodons could as well use womb tattos for their.. darlings? (Idk how to call them😭). In Polynesian cultures, which have deeply inspired the aesthetic of the Carcharodons, tattooing has deep cultural significance, with designs often denoting social status, tribal affiliations, and personal achievements. Women's tattoos, including those around the stomach and pelvis, often marked rites of passage and fertility.

This was a legitimating interesting read as someone who likes history, thank you. I didn't realize there was so much diversity it fertility or spiritually related tattooing.

And also the justification to add yet another chapter to the 'would be into womb tattoos' list. I am all for it.

also, kit-williams is going to sniff out that last paragraph in seconds though and I don't blame her cause that shit is REALLY making me want to write a Tyberos fic like someone hold me back.