Grim Reaper Tattoos - Represent Strong Mortality

Grim Reaper is a glamorous legendary figure, also known as Death. It also has been glamorized by the way it is represented in modern media and through Grim Reaper body tattoos. Typically shown in a black cloak with a scythe, the reaper has donned new avatars depending on how people want to portray it. Mostly shown as a dark silhouette, the Grim Reaper is considered as the harbinger of death and separates the soul from the body with the help of the scythe. Many cultures consider the Grim Reaper evil, while metal and gothic enthusiasts feel that the reaper is simply carrying out the job it has been condemned to do and is freeing the soul.

If you are intrigued by the Grim Reaper tattoos, you can consider immortalizing your enthusiasm through Grim Reaper body tattoos. It is easy to find a lot of designs on the Internet but if you have something specific in mind, you can explain it to the tattoo artist who can then draw a custom design for you. 

You can choose to represent the Reaper in its traditional avatar or change its expressions and the color of the cloak. You can also add other elements such as fire, smoke or make your version of a super hero.

The idea of choosing from the innumerable Reaper tattoos designs is to find something you can relate to but first, think about why you want to get this particular tattoo because this tattoo will be etched on your skin for all your life. Take all the time you need to come up with a design that you want. By looking at the designs at the tattoo parlor or online, you will get an idea of what you want and you will be able to create something unique.

While some people may consider the intimidating reaper symbolize evil, it has different meanings for everyone. In Medieval Ages, the Reaper was considered as a soul harvester, making sure that the soul reaches its destination, whether it was Heaven or Hell. The Grim Reaper is a reminder of afterlife.

Most people choose to get Grim Reaper tattoos where the reaper is portrayed with an evil expression. This is the most common expression of the reaper because of its correlation with death but some people give the reaper a happy or a sad expression.

If are thinking of getting large body tattoos of the reaper, you can ask your tattoo artist to combine the reaper with other elements, such as a mermaid or even show him riding a bike. There are various colors associated with the Grim Reaper like red, which denotes blood and pale green, which is considered as the color of death.