There is a lot of history with these tattoos that dates back. The pig on one foot and the rooster on the other were believed to give a sailor the ability to walk on water if they had to abandon ship. This came from old lore of merchant ships that sank while carrying lives animals. The crates that housed the pigs and the roosters always floated and ended up on land. Thus, by having a pig and rooster tattooed on either foot, sailors too could make it to land if their ship sank. It worked out perfect for Charles because his parents are both of these signs, so it has double meaning for him. I love the old folklore of sailor tattoos. Danielle
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