Modern Latin Tattoos Inspired by Ancient Rome
1,000 Latin Inscriptions for Tattoos, Symbols, and Personal Meaning
Speak in a language that never dies.
Whether you're marking strength, survival, love, grief, rebirth, or resolve—Latin offers a voice that endures. This book gives you that voice.
Inside, you'll find over 1,000 Latin tattoo phrases organized by theme—from ancient Roman virtues to powerful symbols of identity, healing, and fire. Every line includes a full English translation and a shorter version perfect for ink, inscriptions, and mantras. No guesswork. No fake Latin. Just real, beautiful language crafted for permanence.
🔥 "I burned not to perish, but to be reborn."
⚔️ "The sword sleeps unless the hand keeps watch."
🌿 "Peace blooms where the sword rests."
🦅 "The eagle does not catch flies—nor do I waste myself on petty things."
What you'll find inside:
•Authentic Latin inscriptions written and reviewed by a classicist
•Thematic sections: Memento Mori, Phoenix, Gladiators, Roman Gods, Self-Made Identity, Scars, Grief, Family, Fate, and more
•Pairings of words and symbols—wolves, eagles, fire, the moon, vines, laurel crowns
•Real Roman phrases alongside newly composed lines that sound like they could have been carved in stone 2,000 years ago
•Practical guidance for tattoo artists, clients, and lovers of Latin alike
Perfect for:
•Tattoos, calligraphy, engraving, journaling, rituals, memorials, jewelry, sword inscriptions, and soul-marking
This is not just a Latin phrasebook. It's a forge.
Use it to find the words that carry what you've lived through—and what you refuse to forget.
