| Dragon tattoos are the most popular mythical | | | | There are also five coloured dragons categorized |
| creature requested at tattoo shops. People find | | | | as kings. The White Dragon is pure and virtuous. |
| themselves intrigued with their power, grace and | | | | The Black Dragon lurks in deep mystic waters, |
| spirituality. The history and tradition of the dragon | | | | the Vermillion Dragon gives its blessings to lakes, |
| is steeped into almost every culture around the | | | | the Azure Dragon is the most compassionate of |
| world. This makes them interesting to almost | | | | them all and the Yellow Dragon favourably listens |
| anyone regardless of whether or not they are | | | | to any pleas. |
| even considering a tattoo. The lure of the dragon | | | | These kings are only some of the sub-categories |
| is especially true for the Chinese dragon tattoo. | | | | Chinese dragons fall into. The Chinese dragon |
| People simply can't tear their eyes away from it. | | | | tattoo can literally be one of hundreds historically |
| While the dragons depicted in fairy tales are often | | | | portrayed. |
| blood-thirsty and cruel fire-breathing monsters, | | | | Whatever Chinese Dragon tattoo you choose, |
| Chinese dragons symbolize exactly the opposite. | | | | please be sure it is done properly and in good |
| Chinese people are affectionately called | | | | taste. It is taboo in the Chinese culture to disfigure |
| descendants of the dragon because the dragon is | | | | a dragon. It is seen as extremely disrespectful. In |
| seen as intelligent, kind and full of good will. They | | | | an effort to be true to the entire process, ensure |
| are said to bring much-needed rain. These dragons | | | | that your tattoo artist has a particularly good |
| are snake-like and most often don't have wings. | | | | knowledge on the subject. The Chinese dragon is |
| They also have five claws. Chinese dragons are | | | | a symbol of power and strength. It is revered |
| extremely specific in design. They have 117 | | | | and misrepresenting it will undoubtedly hit a soft |
| scales, 81 are positive (yang) while 36 are | | | | spot. |
| negative (ying). | | | | Dragons are some of the most beautiful and regal |
| There are over 100 ancient named dragons. | | | | mythical creatures that have ever been created. |
| Choosing one for a Chinese dragon tattoo will | | | | They are mysterious and compelling. Those |
| require a lot of research and a lot of patience. It | | | | characteristics make them exceptional for tattoos. |
| is well worth the effort to have an authentic | | | | Any Chinese dragon tattoo will become a |
| tattoo that speaks personally to who you are. | | | | conversation piece. If you do your research, you'll |
| Here are just a few for you to consider. Jiaolong | | | | be able to wow anyone with your knowledge |
| is a hornless dragon that is said to be the leader | | | | about the subject. They'll be pleasantly surprised |
| of all aquatic animals. Tianlong is a celestial dragon | | | | with the amount of thought and preparation you |
| said to guard the heavens. Shenlong is the | | | | put into your tattoo. It will become more than |
| thunder god that controls the weather and | | | | just a showpiece. It will become a statement |
| Longwang is the divine ruler of the four seas. | | | | about you and what you are. |
| There are many more - these are just a taste! | | | | |