Dragon Tattoos and Tattoo Designs

Dragon Tattoos and Tattoo Designs

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The Dragon is a mythical, legendary Creature that appears in some interpretation in almost every culture all over the world. However, each culture has its own description of the Dragon's appearance and powers. They are sometimes said to breathe or spit Fire or poison. Dragons are connected to Snakes and reptiles in that they hatch from Eyes and have scaly bodies. Depending on the culture, the Dragon may be shown with legs, dorsal spines, keeled scales or bat-like Wings.

The two main types of Dragons are European and Chinese. The European Dragon usually has Wings while the Chinese Dragons look more like Snakes. In Eastern Asian cultures, Dragons represent the forces of Nature, religion and the universe. They are Associated with wisdom and longevitywidely surpassing humans in both areas. They also possess some form of magic or other supernatural power as well as human speech. Eastern Asians also Associated with wells, rain and rivers. Their Dragons are usually benevolent and a common sight at Chinese festivals. European Dragons were more often Evil and dangerous. They were not considered especially wise but they could live for very long times. European Dragons using human speech was very rare.

A Dragon tattoo Symbolizes nobility, magic, perseverance, loyalty and power. Dragon tattoos also represent the power of transformation and imagination as well as the ability to transcend the ordinary. A conquered Dragon represents courage, bravery, duty, Honor and a great quest. The Eastern Asian style of Dragon shown in a design can mean Good Luck.