dragon tattoo

Serpentine body art

A dragon tattoo is a tattoo depicting a dragon, one of the most popular tattoo subjects worldwide.

Dragon imagery varies by tradition—Asian dragons tend to be serpentine and auspicious, while Western dragons are often winged and fierce.

The phrase gained additional currency from Stieg Larsson's novel *The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo*.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG