It’s not only because of the different beliefs that are placed on the image but there are also different ways wherein people want to perceive the Grim Reaper.

Versions of the Grim Reaper tattooĮven though there is a common depiction of the Grim Reaper there are some versions that slightly differ from another. The scythe is then used to separate the soul from the human body as the Grim Reaper accompanies them towards the gates of hell or to their final resting place. The Grim Reaper is basically invisible to the naked eye and can only be seen by people who possess the ability to see spirits and of course those who are about to die and are torn between the land of the living and the dead. It is believed that one meets the Grim Reaper before his or her death. Now that we are aware of what the Grim Reaper stands for, it’s time to know why they appear. A lot of Grim Reaper tattoo designs are also out of this world and simply mind blowing so one can’t really blame them if people start loving them. Since the Grim Reaper does make a unique Grim Reaper a lot of people have wanted one of their own despite the crazy and creepy stories behind the creature. In other art forms the Grim Reaper is shown to be silent, lurking and emotionless. The Grim Reaper can be very scary to look at and in some depictions is even shown to have a viciously eerie smile spread across its bony face.

The Grim Reaper is normally presented as having a long black cloak, a tall and sharp scythe and a skeleton face. They have been around for years and thus many people have believed in them. The Grim Reaper has been popularly depicted even in the ancient art as well as in literature.

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