| The Japanese Dragon Tattoo is a very beautiful | | | | most advanced form of dragon. It evolved out of |
| and colorful tattoo design and very symbolic, with | | | | Chinese mythology. |
| its origins in myths and folklore. It is also very | | | | The colors of the dragons have special |
| mystical, adding to the appeal of the Japanese | | | | significance, which are based on their parents. For |
| dragon tattoo. Over the ages, from Egyptian | | | | example a dragon with a black color means their |
| times the dragon has represented good and also | | | | parents are very old and wise. Green dragons are |
| represented evil. However, the attraction of the | | | | smaller than average, but are representative of |
| Japanese dragon, apart from its stunning beauty | | | | life and of the earth. Gold colored dragons are |
| is that it represents good luck and the source of | | | | special because they have many special attributes |
| wealth. The Japanese dragon also represents the | | | | such as wisdom, kindness and the ability to face |
| meaning of freedom and being fearless, both | | | | challenges head on. |
| very attractive qualities. | | | | Yellow dragons represent the east. They are |
| In the Greek language, dragon is sourced from | | | | great companions when you need a hand, but can |
| draca, which means serpent. | | | | be self absorbed at times. Blue dragons are from |
| Like the angel, the Japanese Dragon also has the | | | | the west. They are forgiving and compassionate, |
| meaning of guardianship, providing a protective | | | | but on the negative side can be lazy and uncaring |
| force over those it was associated with. Other | | | | when it suits them. |
| meanings associated with the Japanese dragon is | | | | Finding the right Japanese Tattoo Design for you |
| strength and power. In Japanese culture the | | | | can be quite daunting. Check out all the free sites |
| dragon is associated with supernatural powers, | | | | on the net to get as many ideas as you can. Just |
| and amazing wisdom. | | | | remember that many other people have done the |
| There are six forms of the Japanese Dragon. | | | | same thing to get ideas. For example, last month, |
| They are: | | | | over 41,000 people searched for dragon tattoo |
| Sui-Riu is the king Dragon and is in control of the | | | | designs on Yahoo. Apparently, roughly 8 times |
| rain. Therefore in this day and age of drought he | | | | that amount check out Google for the same |
| is all powerful! | | | | search term. Then there is MSN and the other |
| Han-Riu has many stripes on his body and is up to | | | | search engines. So a huge amount of people see |
| forty feet in length. One of the biggest dragons. | | | | the same free designs as you. If you want original |
| Ri-Riu dragon is a rare breed that is not well | | | | Japanese Dragon tattoo designs, it is |
| understood. However, it is known that they have | | | | recommended that you check out books or other |
| amazing eye sight. | | | | sources of tattoo designs that are not freely |
| Ka-Riu is a brilliant red color, and a petite dragon in | | | | available. I have checked out three Japanese |
| comparison with the others. | | | | dragon tattoo galleries on the internet that have |
| Fuku-Riu is a favorite dragon of many people as it | | | | from 3,500 to 6000 different designs, so you will |
| is the dragon of luck. | | | | have no trouble finding what you want. |
| Hai-Riyo is known as the dragon bird, and the | | | | |