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What does Pocahontas' tattoo mean?

Please, fellow collaborators, I have a question about Pocahontas' tattoo: What does it mean? Could someone provide a detailed explanation quickly? Thanks in advance.

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Feb 13, 2025

Pocahontas sports a red tattoo on her right bicep that resembles abstract fire. The tattoo symbolizes the tribe she was from and also indicates high status.

Pocahontas via kwout

In the stories, she is a member of the Powhatan tribe. High-status Powhatan women, like Pocahontas, tattooed their faces and bodies with abstract patterns, sometimes of plants and animals.

The ink was made from mashed roots, berries, and oils.

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