Jim Genzano explains his tattoo:
The tattoo says “Elendil,” the name of a character from J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, written in Tolkien’s Tengwar script. In the Elvish language Quenya, the name means “elf friend” or “star lover.” Elendil’s name written in this fashion was often used as his badge and a device on his seals. I got the tattoo – my first – as a memorial tattoo after the death of my friend Star. I liked the “star” connection, and also Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings had a huge effect on me growing up and is still my favorite series of novels. Star was also a fan.
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hm. I think it’s missing the vowels.
Good eye! It is missing the vowels. That’s the way it’s written when it’s being used as a badge or device. http://www.forodrim.org/gobennas/heraldry/heraldry.htm
I like the meaning behind it. Normally I think LOTR tattoos are ridiculous, but this one works.
yes your tattoo says “LDL” you need a ‘ above the first l, a ‘ over a _ both above the second and a . above the third