Black Dragon - Mysterious, Strong, Confident
I am a Black Dragon
Mysterious, Strong, Confident. As the absolute of its species, the black dragon reflects the color of the night, where the unknown is manifest.
Black Dragons
It is said that a black animal incarnates the absolute of their species, which is why many black animals are chosen for ceremonial sacrifice. Consider, then, the black dragon as the absolute of its species.
In Western Europe, black dragons represent incarnated evil, stealing for their hoards and devouring for their meat. Any nocturnal creature with the additional camouflage of black complexion would undoubtedly make it far more dangerous to humans, who cannot see well at night. All the more so for a ferocious dragon.
In China, black dragons cause lightning storms when they fight one another in the sky.
A black dragon would have numerous advantages in the physical world, such as disappearing into a cave or being able to hide in shadow. A black dragon, then, would represent the lurking shadow of the psyche; an immensely powerful and creative creature, although equally destructive, that can remain unseen until ready to make its move.