Death tattoos - various elements which can occur in a Grim Reaper tattoo - weapons
The most common elements in the Death tattoos are, without any doubt, the weapons (for the obvious reason that they are used for killing people). The scythe is, by far, the most popular choice when it comes to a Grim Reaper tattoo. The scythe can symbolize the cutting of negative energies or influences. Also, as a harvesting tool, it can symbolize hope and prosperity. It can represent the moment of death, when a scythe is said to cut a silver thread. The scythe has a long handle, indicating that it can reach anywhere. Death tattoo: Death is portrayed as a young woman holding a scythe Death tattoo: a skeleton praying to Death. If you like this tattoo design you can find it in a larger format on my web site www.seiza.ro However, when the Death is portrayed as the Death Angel , the scythe is usually (but not necessarily) replaced by a sword. The sword can be a short, simple, sword (similar to the roman Gladius) or a highly-decorated sword. Angel of Death tattoo: the Angel of Death is