A Chinese Dragon Tattoo Is Perfect For Men
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Chinese dragon tattoo designs are some of the most popular patterns as is easy to see by just visiting your local tattoo parlor. What is fascinating, however, is that with some digging we learn that these beautiful dragon designs that we see so often on tats actually are ancient symbols that come to us from the archives of Chinese culture.
It seems odd to us because we think of dragons as toys for children or as part of stories for kids like Harry Potter or the Knights of the Round Table. But to the people of China, the dragon is one of the most meaningful and mystical images they have and the variety of dragons and the roles they play in Chinese spirituality are really amazing.
While we in western cultures like to think we do not have a lot of mythological icons in our history, we really do. And we are the kind of people that love to observe the reverence and take part in the joy that ancient cultures such as exist in China have for a figure like the dragon. That is one great reason to think about getting a Chinese dragon tattoo. It comes with a lot of history and lore that make for great stories when people get curious about your tattoo.
Interestingly enough, while in our culture dragons are generally enemies for our wizards and knights to slay, in Chinese culture, the opposite is true. In that society, dragons are the protectors of children and those in need of a strong spiritual guardian similarly to how we see guardian angels in our culture. The role of the dragon in Chinese history goes as far back as the very first emperor or China, Huang Di. It is said that when he passed away, he actually became a dragon himself and flew into the heavens to become part of Chinese spiritual life forever. So it’s easy to see why the dragon has become so special to the Chinese people and that they love to celebrate that image in many ways in their art and festivals.
When you start shopping for a Chinese dragon tattoo, you are going to find a lot of different dragons to pick from. Within the culture of china, different dragons have different jobs. Fro example, horned dragons are symbols of great power. There is a dragon from heaven whose job it to protect you and your family but then there is a spiritual dragon who controls rain and other aspects of weather. The yellow dragon is a wonderful symbol of wisdom and learning and there are many more in Chinese culture to embody other great values we like to glorify in tattoos. So just about any ethic or moral from peace to love to diversity can probably be illustrated with a beautiful Chinese dragon tattoo.
Like the “gods” of a lot of ancient religions, Chinese dragons bring blessings or deny them to people through their control over the weather or the forces of nature. Water has always been a mystical symbol in a lot of cultures so in Chinese legend, dragons are often credited with controlling the behavior of the oceans and seas and the smaller rivers and streams as well. There is a dragon controlling most waterfalls as Chinese lore tells us and water spouts are often said to be caused by dragons when they come out of their rest to go out and create their magic for mankind.
In addition to these wonderful stories and legends that can make your dragon tattoo a rich source of conversation, the images of Chinese dragons are very colorful and artistic. Because each dragon has a different look and you can find designs showing dragons in flight, stalking, snarling or looking down from the clouds, the chances are good that the dragon you use for your tattoo will have a personality all his own.
When considering a Chinese dragon tattoo, it’s obvious because they are so artistic and gorgeous that you will want this tattoo to be in a place of honor such as your stomach, your calf, your back or your chest so it can be easily seen an admired. For the men, a Chinese dragon that is the perfect expression of strength and confidence is perfect. For the ladies, an elegant design that is as beautiful and artistic will assure that your dragon tattoo will also fit wonderfully with your fashion choices and give you great colors to coordinate with your outfits and accessories. This variety combined with the rich lore and history is without a doubt the reason that the Chinese dragon tattoo pattern has become one of the most popular forms of body art there is.
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