May 21st, 2010
The dragon is a hugely important piece of Chinese culture and mythology. The dragon symbolizes power, mystery and authority. It is said that the dragon was so fierce (yet merciful), that we as humans had no choice but to worship it as a divine creature. In Chinese culture the dragon has been celebrated for its benevolent nature, and has been touted for its kind spirit. Chinese individuals are often referred to as “Lung Tik Chuan Ren“, which translates directly to “descendants of the dragon”. This shows how revered the dragon was and still is in Chinese culture. There are several different types of dragons that are commonly referenced in Chinese folklore. These types of dragons include:
- The Horned Dragon: Considered to be the strongest, and most fierce of all species of dragon. Horned dragons were often depicted as great warriors, who fought for the good of mankind. However, in some stories, the Horned Dragon was also depicted as a lone warrior of sorts, that bowed to no one and fought its own battles.
- The Earth Dragon: The Earth Dragon was said to protect the Earth from harm and wrongdoing.
- The Celestial Dragon: The Celestial Dragon was said to protect the heavens and even the gods themselves from harm from darker beings and spirits.
- The Treasure Dragon: The Treasure dragon was said to protect all of the priceless jewels and treasures around the world, and to ensure that these items do not fall into the wrong hands.
- The Ocean Dragon: The Ocean Dragon was said to dwell in the seas and protect them.
- The Yellow Dragon: Known for its vast intelligence, the Yellow Dragon was depicted as an all-knowing creature.
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May 21st, 2010
Tribal chest tattoos are very popular tattoos to place on the chest. Tribal tattoos can be very intricate, and often require a fair amount of room to really make them look their best. The chest provides the tattoo artist with enough space to create even the most complex of tribal tattoos. You can also combine them with different types of tattoos designs, to create your own unique design. Tribal chest tattoo designs are usually tattooed more amongst men the women.
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May 20th, 2010
Cherry blossom tattoos currently belong to some of the most popular tattoo designs for women. Cherry blossom is very beautiful which makes it perfect choice for a tattoo design. In both Japanese and Chinese cultures the cherry blossom have symbolic meaning. Many people fail to understand and confuse the Japanese and Chinese culture, but it is important to understand that these two cultures are different, and therefore the meaning and symbolism that the cherry blossom holds is different in each culture.
In Japanese culture the cherry blossom symbolizes the brevity of life, because this flower blooms for a very short period of time. This means for example that cherry blossom tattoo design could remind you that nothing lasts forever, all things pass in time and that even bad situations won’t last forever.
In Chinese culture the cherry blossom is a very symbol that represents power. Typically it can stand for a feminine beauty and sexuality and often holds an idea of power or feminine dominance.
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May 17th, 2010
Celtic knot tattoos often are not knots at all. Instead, they are described this way because of the way that the lines overlap and intersect. This can give the tattoo design the look of a knot, when in actuality the design can represent a large number of things. The complexity of the Celtic knot designs can often make them hard to interpret, and some times the design is made up, completely independent of any historical symbolism. Celtic knots can be just lines, shaded, completely white and black or filled in with various colors. These tattoos are most commonly placed on the shoulder or the chest, and are often worn by individual of Irish descent. In the late 1800s and early 1900s in America when the Irish were suffering from persecution, one may see Celtic knots scribbled onto brick walls as a way to bond together.
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