Come not between the Dragon and his wrath.

Wm.Shakespeare

DRAGON: A mythological beast, usually depicted as a large reptilian animal with scales, four legs, wings, 5 claws or talons on each foot, and a tail; represented as having the ability to fly and breathe fire and associated with water. They have long been associated with magic as well. They were reputed to love gemstones and were said to hoarde treasure caches of jewels and other precious things.

In a time long past, there were also tales of great guardian dragons, protectors of the weak and bringers of good fortune.Although similar to the European dragon in appearance, these were wise and good creatures who benefited mankind.

Those born in the Year of the Dragon are said to be extremely complex; short-tempered and stubborn. At times, they can also be gentle, sensitive, soft-hearted, and passionate.

For my birthday, I had my own guardian dragon tattooed on my left leg. It is so beautiful; he is blue-green, and half-dragon, half-fish - his bottom half is a fishes' tail. His head is surrounded by flames, and his tail by waves. Wisps of smoke waft from his nostrils. He holds a pentacle made of flowers and wood in one hand, and a two-headed amethyst crystal in the other. His tail wraps around below my ankle, and his head reaches 3/4 of the way up my shin. He is gorgeous and fierce and very much a part of me.

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