Dragon Tattoo
Dragons
are the mysterious creatures, usually represented as monstrous, winged
and
scaly serpents, with enormous claws and a crested head.
The
word ‘dragon’ is
derived from the Latin
and French words for the Greek ‘drakwu’. The term
is connected with ‘derkomai’
for ‘see’ and interpreted as ‘sharp
sighted’. The depictions of dragons have
been incredibly complex and diverse, over the years. No other
mythological
creature has been a part of so many remote cultures of the world.
Dragons are
mysterious creatures associated with fantasy, myth and
misinterpretation. They
have also inspired a number of different myths and hidden meanings. In
some
countries they are credited with the creation, sustenance and
destruction of
the earth. Dragons are also considered protectors, mystical, divine and
rulers
of the elements. Fangs, talons, scaly skin, fire and the red eyes are
the
typical dragon features we see in art.
Dragon
tattoos are a classic choice
and they are probably the
most popular
mythological creatures opted for tattooing. These tattoos indicate the
influence of Chinese and Japanese culture in the western tattoo art.
The
legends are always cloaked within the magical realms. They appear from
the tops
of sacred Japanese mountains and the bottom of the deepest sea around Greece. People have always
attempted
to draw dragons to
express their interpretation of these mystical creatures. The tattoo
designers
have taken the art of the dragon to new and amazing levels. Today,
there are
amazing dragon tattoo images to choose from, whether you are looking
for a
traditional dragon tattoo design or one with a modern look. To create
dragon
images, concentration and patience are the virtues most required by the
tattoo
artists. The designs can be in color or black and white. These tattoos
can wrap
around and flatter the contours of the body. Dragon tattoos are either Celtic,
jade or tribal
designs. The dragons usually
have wings and breathe fire. A
lot
of work is usually put into the designing of the dragon tattoo. There
are many
different aspects that you can include in your design such as;
different styles
of fangs, skin, the color of the fire breathing dragon and even the
eyes can be
as unique as you can imagine.
Dragon
tattoos are symbolic of the
power the person wishes to
express through the
design. A Chinese dragon symbolizes wisdom, while a mystical dragon
symbolizes
the surreal beauty that one has within. The designs are popular with
men and
women. A dragon tattoo on a man represents strength and skill. On a
woman, it
represents freedom and intelligence. It also symbolizes her loyalty,
strength
and protectiveness. For centuries, the Chinese dragon has been a symbol
of
mystery and power. Dragon tattoos make a powerful and unique personal
style
statement, an attempt at self-expression through body art. The choice
in
designs of this tattoo theme is diverse. The creatures are depicted in
black or
white or in bold colors that stand out.
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