praying mantis

List of relevant points:
1. Praying mantis tattoos symbolize good luck and hope.
2. They represent the intention and determination to achieve desires.
3. Symbolize resilience and calmness.
4. Can represent preparing for survival or hunting.
5. Different designs available, including traditional praying mantis tattoo in a praying posture.
6. Tribal art elements can be incorporated for a different vibe.
7. Grayscale tattoo of a mantis is suggested.
8. Female mantis preying on a male symbolizes femininity and natural dominance.
9. Cocoon design and threatening/aggressive look designs mentioned.
10. Blackwork tattoos with dark strokes suggested.
11. Mantis relaxing on a mushroom design mentioned.
12. Blue praying mantis tattoos briefly mentioned.
13. Traditional praying mantis tattoo can be enhanced with blue.
14. Praying mantis considered a symbol of good luck in some cultures and bad luck in others.
15. Ancient beliefs about mantises include facing Mecca in their praying posture, guiding lost individuals, symbolizing courage and cruelty, and being used on samurai swords for intimidation.
16. Mantis used in alternative medicine in China and known for combat qualities in gunk-foo.
17. Mantis associated with women’s power and devouring males after mating.
18. Meaning of mantis tattoo depends on style and execution.

Note: Some points have been combined or rephrased for clarity.