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.