Meaning of a Tribal Dragon Tattoo

[mandy miles]

For years we have seen the popularity of a tribal dragon tattoo grow
and it doesn't look like slowing down either. Dragons are mythical
creatures that can have many different meanings, depending on which
dragon you decide for your tattoo. Being a mythical creature gives the
tattoo artists a wide range to work with when designing your tattoo
and it also gives people the opportunity to have a unique tattoo,
increasing their popularity dramatically. A tribal dragon tattoo is
very often associated with strength and power, which has made it very
dominant in the art of tribal tattoos.
The more common tribal dragon tattoos are of the eastern, the western
and the imperial dragons. The meaning of an eastern dragon is the
nicest of all, they represent kindheartedness, good fortune and they
are believed to be a protector. While the meaning of a western dragon
is quite the opposite, being seen as an evil, greedy, fire breathing
creature. Neither the western nor the eastern dragon have wings, the
only one believed to have had wings is the imperial dragon or lung.
The meaning of an imperial dragon is quite unique, it believed to have
unrivaled wisdom and power which has made it the primary of the four
benevolent spiritual animals in Chinese culture. The other 3 of the 4
benevolent creatures are the phoenix, the unicorn and the tortoise.
So, if you're thinking about getting a tribal dragon tattoo, it's a
good idea to take these meanings into consideration. Whether you see
yourself as being kindhearted and a protector, as wise and powerful or
a little more on the evil side, there are tribal dragon tattoo ideas
and meanings for everyone.