| Dragon tattoos are extremely popular, regardless | | | | detailed tattoos will even show individual scales on |
| of age or gender. Dragons have been a part of | | | | the dragon's skin. Some even possess a forked |
| mythology in several cultures, and they have had | | | | tongue, a common reptilian feature. Many dragons |
| various meanings and roles. | | | | are shown flying, or with their bat-like wings |
| Dragon Art Tattoos | | | | stretched out, and breathing fire. These common |
| Because of the differences between cultures and | | | | elements are all part of the European depiction of |
| beliefs, dragon tattoos can have many different | | | | a dragon, which is how our culture generally |
| meanings. The dragon can be fierce, elegant, | | | | envisions them. |
| beautiful, or even cute, based on the cultural | | | | Dragon tattoos can mean something different to |
| depiction that you choose. With a small amount of | | | | each person. Usually, this meaning can be shown in |
| creativity, your dragon tattoo design can be an | | | | the way that a dragon is depicted. If the dragon |
| original and unique work of art, as well. | | | | is meant to express strength, the image will |
| Dragon mythologies are often as different as the | | | | usually show a very large, fierce dragon with |
| cultures that possess them. For example, | | | | massive wings. These dragons are usually |
| European dragon lore is full of knights hunting and | | | | breathing fire, either to the side, or directly at the |
| slaying the fire breathing beasts that stole gold, | | | | person viewing the tattoo. If the dragon is |
| kidnapped young girls, and destroyed livestock | | | | supposed to show wisdom and intelligence, the |
| and homes. In contrast, Asian cultures depict a | | | | dragon is often shown smiling or thoughtful. The |
| much different image, with wise old dragons who | | | | most common depiction of this would be Chinese |
| were able to make prophecies that helped the | | | | dragon tattoos. With images such as these, the |
| people of the area live better, and stay safe. | | | | dragon is often designed to appear old and |
| These creatures were revered as gods, and | | | | weathered to express wisdom. Some are even |
| were asked for help when needed. Even in the | | | | shown with long, gray beards or moustaches. |
| Middle East, dragon mythology can be found, | | | | Dragon tattoos can represent a variety of |
| though these tales are mostly based on the large | | | | emotions and ideals, such as good, evil, wisdom, |
| lizards that live in the area. Regardless of the | | | | adventure, mischief, strength, and bravery. The |
| culture, stories of dragons have been passed | | | | key is to choose an image that represents you |
| down for generations. Most of these tales have | | | | the best. Dragon tattoo designs can be any color. |
| unknown origins, but the stories remain very | | | | Men often choose red or green, while women |
| popular. | | | | often choose purple, blue, or pink. However, the |
| In many cases, as with Celtic dragon tattoos, | | | | color choice is up to you, and that will make your |
| dragon tattoo designs show a large reptilian | | | | dragon tattoo as unique as you are. |
| creature with the features of a lizard. More | | | | |