Proceedings of the International scientific and practical conference ―Science and Society‖ (February 26-28, 2026) / Publisher website: www.naukainfo.com. – Kharkiv, Ukraine, 2026. - 355 p.

335 serve as a visual language that helps individuals create new meanings. Tattoo artists act as contemporary storytellers, blending archetypes of heroes, gods, and tragedies with an individual‘s personal experiences, imbuing them with significance as symbols of transformation and resilience. Thus, myth transcends being a static cultural heritage and becomes a dynamic space reflecting the profound inner philosophical journey of an individual. The human body functions not only as a canvas for artistic self-expression but also as a dynamic archive of memory and identity. Perception and embodiment, fundamental elements of human experience, underscore the tattooing process, which transforms self-awareness into a visual and permanent form. Through the permanence of ink, the body becomes both medium and message, serving as a philosophical artifact that documents narratives of personal transformation. The integration of sculptural realism deepens this interaction, embedding mythological figures into the anatomical contours of the body. By visually translating classical stone images onto organic skin, the practice creates a poignant paradox: an eternal, divine image embodied in a corporeal form that is transient, alive, and subject to aging. Tattoo artists who incorporate motifs such as Greek deities or symbolic imagery engage in myth-making – the creation of new myths rooted in ancestral narratives. Each tattoo becomes an individual myth, seamlessly intertwining the personal history of its wearer with universal archetypes. Artistic authorship in this context transcends technical skill, relying instead on the conceptual synthesis required to reinterpret ancient symbols through the lens of contemporary psychology and experience. The result is art that is inherently unique and created to align with both the physical form of the wearer and their subjective meaning. This highlights tattooing not only as an artistic discipline but also as a profound philosophical endeavor. Researched the history of tattoos in ancient Greece, focusing on their role as signs of stigmatization. The authors note that tattoos, despite their deep roots in various cultures, were primarily used in Greece as a punishment for socially marginalized groups such as slaves, criminals, and prisoners. This placed tattoos in the context of cultural prejudice, as the upper social classes treated them with disdain,