Dragon Tattoo Designs & Meanings:

Possibly the most mysterious and mystical of all the creatures thought up by man, the dragon is an ancient symbol representing the four points on the compass of east, west, north and south, whilst at the same time representing the four earthly elements - fire, water, earth, wind. Given the range of meanings that the dragon carries, a dragon tattoo can come to many many things.

To understand what a dragon tattoo is all about, we need to travel way back in time to where myths and legends were very much part of peoples lives. It was often said in old folk lore that dragons were responsible for guarding valuable treasures - ones which could never be replaces, and ones which should never be touched by anyone else other than the master.

Perhaps it is for this reason that people choose dragon tattoos. By placing a dragon on the body, it may symbolize that something within is precious, perhaps a feeling or memory. Alternatively, it might follow on from the idea that the human body is unique, as is each individual person in the world - hence the dragon is recruited to protect and nurture the soul in times of need.