The Exotic Chinese Dragon Tattoos

The most popular mythological and winged creatures are dragons. Dragons play a vital role in Chinese culture. The Chinese dragons are a classic choice for a tattoo which is portrayed as mystical, very powerful and highly intelligent creatures.

Even in the western world, the Chinese characters tattoo has become very popular. It is considered as the benevolent creature which chases away evil spirits in Chinese culture.

Shi Huangdi, who is the first emperor of China, considered the dragon as a symbol of his power. The Chinese believe that the dragons are the ancestors of ancient emperors. They also believe that the dragons control the elements of water, fire and air. They consider the dragons to bring them good luck, fertility, strength, harmony, health and benevolence to them.

The number 9 being the biggest possible single number is the lucky number in China. The Chinese associate the number 9 to the dragons which have a male nature.

The Chinese dragon tattoos come in different styles, sizes and shapes. Among both men and women Chinese dragon tattoos have been popular. Men usually opt for fierce looking Chinese dragons and women choose soft looking dragons like the Chinese Sleeping Dragon.

In recent years, Chinese arm dragon tattoo designs have become popular. These designs feature color medieval dragons like the Green Dragon tattoos. Most of the dragons in Chinese culture are often portrayed as being green. So the Chinese Green Dragon tattoos are very popular.

Other popular tattoos are the Tribal tattoos sketches like the black and white dragon tattoo design. The tribal dragon tattoos are very clear and are easy to see. These black and white dragon tattoos can be seen clearly form a distance.

Some of the characteristic of the Chinese dragons are:

1. The dragons appear like snake and are designed as a long creature.

2. The body of the dragon is covered with scales. Precisely 117 scales are covered on the body of the dragon tattoo.

3. The dragon tattoos are often associated with water as the Chinese believe that the dragon controls the weather and are prayed for rain.

4. Under the chin of the dragon, there will be a flaming pearl.

5. Though they can fly, they don’t have wings and have 5 claws.

6. The dragon having super natural powers is one of the sign of the Chinese zodiac.

The different types of Chinese dragons are:

1. Horned Dragon: It is the mightiest of all the dragons. People who think they to be mighty in their words and actions can opt for this tattoo.

2. Celestial Dragon: It is the one which protects gods and supports the heaven. It is the most popular tattoo dragons and is usually opted by people with strong spiritual beliefs.

3. Earth Dragon: The dragon that rules the earth is the Earth Dragon.

4. Spiritual Dragon: The dragon which controls wind and rain is the Spiritual Dragon.

5. Treasure Dragon : The dragon which has precious metals and gems is the Treasure Dragon.

6. Winged Dragon : The dragon which is depicted with wings is the Winged Dragon.

7. Coiling Dragon: This dragon lives in the ocean.

8. Yellow Dragon: It is the hornless dragon and is known for knowledge.