vasily maslov - tattoos

Center - Upper Back



Vegvísir:
A Vegvísir (Icelandic 'sign post') is an Icelandic magical stave intended to help the bearer find his/her way through rough weather. "If this sign is carried, one will never lose one's way in storms or bad weather, even when the way is not known".

Vasily's second tattoo, done in late 2000. He became interested in Norse folklore and Viking history in his teens. Anything to do with their culture and stories intrigued him. He decided to get the Vegvísir, feeling as though it would help him find a balance and his way in life. He was lost in college, going through the motions and seeing his life fly by without his control. College was a journey he had to go through to find himself and realize a corporate administrative, boring and normal life wasn't what he looked for.

Right Shoulder Blade



Odin's Ravens:
Huginn and Muninn. In Norse mythology, Huginn (from Old Norse "thought") and Muninn (Old Norse "memory" or "mind") are a pair of ravens that fly all over the world, Midgard, and bring information to the god Odin.

Another one of Vas' Nordic themed tattoos. Done in 2008

Left Rib Cage



Lion's head. In ancient Greece, lions were identified with Dionysus, Phoebus, Cybele, and Artemis because myth indicates lions drew the chariots for these gods and goddesses. The symbolic meaning of lions revolved around protections and they were viewed as guardians of the dead as well as guardians of palaces, doorways, shrines and thrones. They were also ultimate protectors of hearth and home. Wisdom, power, courage, justice, dominion and authority.

Vasily got this tattoo done in late 2010. CV tie in: Volstagg is known as the Lion of Asgard.

Left Thigh



Jormungand (“Great Beast”), also called the “Midgard Serpent,” is a snake or dragon who lives in the ocean that surrounds Midgard, the visible world. So enormous is he that his body forms a circle around the entirety of Midgard. He’s one of the three children of Loki and the giantess Angrboða, along with Hel and Fenrir.

Vasily got this tattoo done in 2006.

Right Arm - Half Sleeve



Odin's Wyrms (Dragons)

Finished in three sessions, first one was on his birthday in 2003 and every 6-9 months he progressed with the tattoo and sat for another session. Finally finishing it in 2004. Vas jokes that it's his baby.

Inner Left Upper Arm



L'Chaim! (To Life)

Vasily's first tattoo. He got it done in 1999, much to his mother's dismay. Little did she know it would be first of many tattoos to come.

Left Shoulder Blade



Maltese Cross - BFD

Becoming a firefighter is one of the greatest things to have happened to Vasily. He found himself, he found a second family and brothers at arm - a purpose in life that had meaning. He finally got the maltese cross in 2005.

Lower Abdomen - Right Side



Quote "Til I Die S.W."
Tattoo done in 2009 on a whim for an ex-girlfriend, Sarah Walker. The only reason he has yet to get it covered up is to remind him how stupid and impuslive he can be in his romantic life. Never get a significant other's name tattooed on your body. He learned his lesson.

Inner Left Upper Arm



Kevin & Mick's fingerprints forming a heart shape. Placed below his L'Chaim tattoo. Done in 2013.