A graceful gazelle and an antelope share the same common bonds and in many senses, the same spiritual symbols. These animals have inspired many works of art, including the ode to Layla, the beloved of the Islamic Caliph
Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan. In the Arabic world, a gazelle is a symbol of Feminine Beauty, Elegance, and Grace, as well as an embodiment of Speed and Agility. They are usually associated with the Wind. Antelope antlers are also consumed as a potent aphrodisiac in Eastern Medicine. Persons who get a
Gazelle Tattoo identify strongly with the Arabic virtues of the animal and its sexual associations.
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