Tribal Dragon Tattoo - a Depiction of Wisdom, Strength and Life

Tattoos as a cultural experience have been around for thousands of years and the tribal dragon tattoo design may be one of the oldest most enduring ones available. This wonderful tattoo has been seen from the Polynesian tribes credited as being the first people to use tattooing to parlors the world over. There are many reasons tribal dragon tattoos have stood the test of time.

One reason tribal dragoon tattoos have lasted so long is its cultural significance. For many cultures and traditions, the dragon tattoo is rich in significance to the indigenous tribes. For example, the dragon is believed to be some kind of god to the Polynesians, this god is believed to have been around since the creation of everything, and is therefore thought to be the life giver.

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Tribal dragon tattoos are important to the Chinese as well because the dragon is thought to be a child of the gods. You can see the cultural significance of the dragon by where the image is found, for instance on the emperors throne which is believed to be the seat of the gods. The emperors own clothing are called the dragon robes to create a link between the emperor and the dragon. This all ties into the ancient Chinese belief that their emperor was a direct descendant of the gods.

For the most part, no matter which culture or century you are talking about the dragon is a symbol for life, wisdom and strength. You can find references to the dragon as a ferocious beast ready to pounce on unsuspecting maidens but you can also find times when they are considered the first sages on earth. Their old age is thought to have endowed them with great knowledge and secrets, which they have guarded throughout time.

Some cultures depict tribal dragon tattoos as a symbol of life and give the beast magical capabilities like the ability to breathe fire. This means the life and death are present in the beast at the same time.

Given to people tribal dragon tattoos are a sign that the person embodies age and wisdom. In fact, many cultures in history used tattoos as a part of the rite of passage for a young person traveling from childhood into adulthood.

Tattooing was indeed a symbolic activity of different cultures in many places around the world, however most of the time the dragon motif was reserved for someone of high merit or prestige, similar in many respects to the dragon.

Of all the varying tattoo designs that you can find today there is one thing for certain, tribal dragon tattoos will never lose their appeal. The dragon tattoo can be placed nearly anywhere on the body and can follow the contours of any muscle group, but beyond its aesthetic appeal is the cultural significance that has been passed down through tradition for many years that the dragon exemplifies.

When you find the right dragon tattoo, you will stand out in a crowd as someone who has a unique design and style. You will also stand out around others who have tattoos, even if they have tribal dragon tattoos, as well.

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