Dragons have always been a source of fascination for people, so their image since time immemorial has been in demand in various human activities around the world.
Body art has also not ignored the appeal of this mythical creature. The dragon tattoo is one of the popular designs among fans of body art: it looks powerful, enticing and, in addition, attracts the attention of the opposite sex.
The meaning of the dragon tattoo in the culture of China and Japan.
The mythical creature of the dragon is presented to the inhabitants as the personification of wisdom and frightening power.
The mythology of China shows respect to the dragon, correlates it with great power and fear filling enemies. The dragon appears as good luck, wisdom, and the personification of power. Here the dragon was considered the ruler of the weather, to whom all the elements were given in subordination. A dragon was endowed with the ability to turn into a person, an insect, and even the universe. Born under the sign of the dragon, necessarily a leader in life.
Japanese mythology tells of the dragon as the deity of water, which has the head of a camel. Corresponds with the balance in life. The image moved from Chinese mythology, with the addition of power and guardianship. This symbol was extended to emperors
So eastern residents correlate the dragon with benevolence. The applied image represents heroism, strength and individuality.
Oriental peoples worshipped the dragon because of its endless power, immortality and fearlessness.
Depending on the color of the tattoo, the perception is different:
- Black is the personification of respect, wisdom. Also a symbol of the north.
- Red - a symbol of passion, love, determination, a sign of a powerful person.
- Gold - manifestation of wisdom, usefulness, kindness.
- Green - symbol of earth, life and the arrival of rain and wind.
- Blue - correlates with suffering, forgiveness, peace or laziness.
- White - the color of mourning in China, a symbol of the south.
Nakolka for men represents: greed, domination, intelligence, etc.
For women, it most often represents wisdom, fertility, protection.
Producing a tattoo in different parts of the body, indicate the preferences of the person.
The back or chest was a sign of involvement in the underworld. The hand was protection from death, disease themselves and their loved ones.
Wearing a dragon tattoo also puts himself under his protection. These were the intentions of the firemen when applying tattoos. Women using tattoos to protect their families.
There are six types of dragon tattoo.
- Han Ryu - a very large image, with bands of color highlighted.
- Kai Riu - small in size, necessarily with the presence of red.
- Sue Riu - the dragon is the king, has power over the rain.
- Riu Riu - quite rare in appearances, unique in its eyes.
- Hai Riu - serpent of air, correlates with Chinese culture.
- Fuku Ryu - bringing good luck, often found on tattoos.
There is also a kind of dragon Haku, which without wings moves through the air thanks to magic.
History of the symbol
There are several theories of the origin of this image. According to one of them, the "father" of all dragons was the Indian serpent Nage. Another group of scholars say that the legs grow from China, explaining it by similar ornaments in Chinese painting.
Dragon tattoo on forearm for men
Dragon tattoo on male forearm
Dragon sleeve tattoo on a man's arm
Dragon tattoo for men
Dragon tattoo on the shoulder blade of a man
There is also a theory of "genetic memory" of man, according to which, dragons-our memories of dinosaurs, the instinctive fear and awe of which have remained in man since time immemorial.
European themes.
Tattoo in the form of a lizard over a fortress in the zone, indicates the theft of state property. Very rarely does such a drawing indicate the inevitability of karma.
Europeans treat it as evil. For many, the dragon appears as a personification of gluttony, greed, avarice, and hoarding. The inhabitants of Germany correlate it with greed and dark forces. According to their beliefs, the creature lived in the underground parts of the Earth.
In ancient Russia, the dragon was represented by an image drawn in fairy tales as the Serpent Gorynych, having three heads, posing a threat to life. It is an entity with wings of large size, spewing fire from its mouth, scorching the territory with heat. In the mythologies of European people the dragon usually appears periodically, attacks, takes the best of them, devours everyone around and leaves behind burned scales.
In Russia, criminal cadres apply the dragon in the form of an eight, which means theft. The lizard on the body is a symbol of the power of the convict.
Scandinavia divided the descendants of dragons into three components:
- Nidheggom - represents the mightiest, represents the status of a negative hero without honor, conscience.
- Jormungand - a fearsome enemy, sworn for all time.
- Fafnir - very tricky, guarding the gold, having no mercy for profit.
Asians represent the dragon as a serpent with 4 paws and no wings. Western dragons according to the ideas of the inhabitants, have long necks, large torsos and wings.
Dragon tattoo styles
- Realism is based on computer games.
- Treble correlates with Celtic traditions and has been engraved on coats of arms.
- The graphic sketch is done in black or red tones.
Where is the beat?
It depends on the size and plot of the tattoo. If there will be a large dragon and not alone, but with someone or something, will require a lot of space. This will work for it:
- back
- chest
- Arm with transition to shoulder or shoulder blade
- thigh.
When applying small or "cartoon" dragons, any part of the body will do.
What styles are used?
Styles in which the dragon is most often used:
- new-skool
- traditional
- tribal
- Oriental.
But that doesn't mean it can't be in 3D or realism style, it can be in any style you want.
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