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The colors of the dragons have special significance, which are based on their parents. For example a dragon with a black color means their parents are very old and wise. Green dragons are smaller than average, but are representative of life and of the earth. Gold colored dragons are special because they have many special attributes such as wisdom, kindness and the ability to face challenges head on.
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Like the angel, the Japanese Dragon also has the meaning of guardianship, providing a protective force over those it was associated with. Other meanings associated with the Japanese dragon are strength and power. In Japanese culture the dragon is associated with supernatural powers, and amazing wisdom.
Just like dragons themselves, dragon tattoos can symbolize many different things. A dragon tattoo on a man usually symbolizes power or protection. Historically, men are considered the guardians of society and the family and dragons are often used to symbolize guardianship and wisdom. Dragon tattoos on women often signify women as the beginning of life. These tattoos also represent grace and reserved strength.
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There are two different dragons that you’ll commonly see- the Eastern and the Western dragons. The Eastern dragons of the orient are seen as benevolent creatures who are the protectors of life, fertility, and good fortune. The Western dragons tend to be the evil creatures that destroy villages and guard hoards of treasure.
Dragons are creatures of Teutonic mythology and usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings. They are said to be either good or bad. Dragons were perceived as powerful, protective, and fearsome, and they were valued for their warlike qualities. Dragon’s heraldic charge may signify the faith, strength and selfless courage needed to battle the overwhelmingly powerful and evil dragon.
A Dragon Tattoo wrapped around the body flatters the contours of the body. The dragon design can also be tattooed full body and full back. Most of the popular location to ink these tattoos is half sleeve, the dragon’s body is wrapped around the upper arm and its head extend out the upper front.
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The Eastern Dragon Tattoo is usually depicted as a wingless, heavily-scaled snake-like creature. The design of this tattoo had a small clawed legs and a horned or antlered camel head. The Eastern dragon design is usually tattooed associated with sea, clouds, or the heavens.
Dragon Tattoo designs in the West represent determination, strength, and fearlessness. The dragon design in the East represents those with the West as well with the addition of wisdom and magical enchantments. It’s up to you which dragon image of tattoo suits your personality since there are different kinds of dragon designs to choose from.
Dragon Tattoo has an extensive variation of significance, symbolism, and representation that depends on the culture of the person. All of these representations have one thing in common and that is the dragon’s power and authority. This means that you are empowering yourself by having dragon design as tattoo.
Depicted both in Eastern and Western countless legends, the dragon has provoked man to fear and worship it. The Eastern Dragon Tattoo is often large and designed intricately. The Western dragon designs are not usually as detailed as the Eastern dragon that can be in any size worn by people who just think that dragon is a cool and fascinating creature.
