| Looking for dragon art tattoo ideas? | | | | cultures, there exists a rich diversity among the |
| This brief overview will help you make a better | | | | dragons themselves. For example, Japanese |
| guided decision when it comes to choosing your | | | | dragons commonly have long "whiskers" |
| design. | | | | projecting from above their mouths and a jewel |
| Dragons have long been important mythological | | | | under their chin, both attributes which are unique |
| figures in Japanese, Indonesian, Korean, Chinese, | | | | to Japanese dragons. |
| and other Asian cultures. Dragons also exist in | | | | Dragon art tattoos have become popular among |
| Western culture. The major difference between | | | | many individuals due to their mystical appearance |
| Asian and Western dragons lies in what they each | | | | and range of possible of meanings. A common |
| represent. Asian dragons have a connection to | | | | significance associated with dragon art tattoos is |
| emperors and imperial families and commonly | | | | guardianship, since Japanese dragons were viewed |
| represent empowerment, wisdom, freedom, and | | | | as the protectors of the imperial family. |
| protection. Western dragons have traditionally | | | | A unique idea for a dragon tattoo is having a |
| been a symbol of evil. | | | | design in which a dragon is breathing out a flame |
| Another significant difference between the two | | | | which spells out a lovers name or initials, or |
| classes of dragons is appearance. Asian dragons | | | | anything else meaningful. This could be a symbol |
| are usually long, snake like creatures, whereas | | | | of "the fire within", which represents a passion or |
| western dragons are more similar to dinosaurs in | | | | burning desire for something or someone. |
| appearance. Among both Asian and Western | | | | |