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Tattoos and Freya, The Norse Goddess of War, Sex and Cats with Carly Ryan
Episode 655th June 2024 • Dine with the Divine • Ashley Oppon
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In this episode of Dime With Divine, host Ashley explores the realms of old tattoos and the Norse goddess Freya. Special guest Carly, a hand poke tattoo artist and founder of Rosemary Inc., shares her journey into tattooing, starting from college experiments to writing a thesis on the stigma surrounding tattoos in Western culture. Carly discusses the concept of intuitive tattooing, the process of hand poke tattoos, and the spiritual and healing aspects involved, including the use of ritual tattoos and Reiki-infused ink. The conversation also delves into the history of tattooing across different cultures, detailing some of the oldest known tattoos and their meanings. The episode shifts focus to Freya, highlighting her significance in Norse mythology as a goddess of love, beauty, and fertility, and the importance of her iconic necklace, Brísingamen. The show wraps up with details on how listeners can connect with Carly and Rosemary Inc. for unique tattooing experiences.

00:28 Meet Carly: A Unique Tattoo Artist's Journey

04:27 The Art and Ritual of Tattooing with Carly

21:43 Diving into Tattoo History

36:05 Story Time: Tattoos as Talismans

37:41 Freya: The Norse Goddess of Many Aspects

47:19 Concluding Thoughts and Guest Insights

Carly, the creative force behind Rosemary Ink, is a hand poke tattoo artist with a passion for bringing unique and meaningful designs to life. Rosemary Ink specializes in Intuitive Tattooing, Permanent Make-up, flash sales & custom work. She is currently operating inside of Upper Cuts Salon in Goshen, NY by appointment only. Carly's goal is to provide a safe, personal, and intimate tattooing experience, where every client is supported in revealing their most authentic self. She firmly believes that tattoos are sacred tools capable of awakening inner confidence and facilitating a deeper connection to self-expression through wearable art.

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