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Manganiello's Dragon Tattoo Hides Autoimmune Battle Scars
20 Oct
Summary
- Manganiello battled mysterious autoimmune issues for seven years.
- He covered surgery scars with a three-foot dragon tattoo.
- The tattoo symbolizes his internal fight against his own body.
Actor Joe Manganiello has unveiled a significant dragon tattoo, explaining its profound connection to a seven-year struggle with autoimmune conditions. He likened his health battle to his body dispatching 'knights' to fight a non-existent dragon, causing internal damage.
This realization led him to get his first tattoo: a three-foot dragon. This artwork was strategically placed to cover surgery scars and serve as a powerful symbol. It represented his effort to regain control and communicate to his body to cease its self-attacks.
Manganiello now views the dragon as a representation of himself, signifying an internal conflict rather than an external foe. This new tattoo adds to his collection, as he previously had another dragon tattoo.
