Top 10 Memento Mori Tattoos: Memento Mori Tattoo Ideas
Tyler Martina
Top 10 Memento Mori Tattoos: Memento Mori Tattoo Ideas
The saying Memento Mori translates to, remember that you will die. Some may find this scary, however, it was not intended to frighten, it is intended to motivate. Remember to live your life as if it was your last day, don’t worry about trivial things, don’t procrastinate, don’t waste the most valuable resource that you have… time. Because it can all end at any moment, no one knows when the Reaper will come calling, so live everyday the best you can. Memento Mori.
Nothing is a better reminder than a tattoo, it is always with you and you can always call on it to get you back on track. This article will showcase some of our favorite Memento Mori tattoos, and hopefully give you some ideas for a Memento Mori tattoo of your own.
So seize today, because tomorrow is not promised, and enjoy our list of Memento Mori tattoos, it’s to die for…
#10: Memento Mori Script Tattoo
This is a clean and simple way to get a Memento Mori tattoo, the location is good, and the message is simple. A Memento Mori script tattoo is simple, but customizable, from location to font style, you can make the script match you.
Tattoo done by Sarah
#9: Traditional Memento Mori Hourglass Tattoo
Traditional tattoos are timeless, just the like the message Memento Mori. So combined the two to make an awesome Memento Mori tattoo, that will look good for ages.
Tattoo done by Sara
#8: Memento Mori / Vivere Tattoo
Memento Mori means, remember you will die. Memento Vivere means, remember to live. This tattoo combines the two sayings, and looks great. Plus, it's perfect for those who want a less morbid message.
Tattoo done by Rony
#7: Grim Reaper Memento Mori Tattoo
A combination of life and death, the Grim Reaper and the rose. The message of Memento Mori is that death can come at anytime, and you must live your life with that in mind.
Tattoo done by Sara
#6: Memento Mori Circle Tattoo
Circles represent endless cycles, like the cycle of life and death. This Memento Mori tattoo combines the symbolism of the the circle with the meaning of Memento Mori. As Simba would say, "It's the circle of life".
Tattoo done by Devon
#5: Memento Mori Gravestone Tattoo
You don't want to die with regrets. If you are dead there is no coming back to change the past. This Memento Mori tattoo represents this, with the skeleton arm reaching from the grave, unable to escape the fate we will all face.
Tattoo done by Devon
#4: Memento Mori and Amor Fati Coins Tattoo
Coins are great because they are easy to carry with you and use as little reminders. However, they also slide out of your pocket and "dissapear" very easily. Luckily there is a solution, just get the reminders tattooed on your body like this Memento Mori tattoo, because it is very unlikely that your skin will slide off your body and disappear.
Tattoo done by Sarah
#3: Skull and Rose Memento Mori Tattoo
This stunning Memento Mori tattoo is beautiful reminder of life and death in nature. The rose growing out of the skull shows that we should not fear death, it is natural, and we should use this knowlege to grow, and create a beauty in our world, just like the flower.
Tattoo done by Ryan
#2: Memento Mori Between Life and Death Tattoo
Wisdom is the sun, illuminating the darkness, showing the truth, and eliminating childish fears. The wisdom to know that we are always between life and death is represented beautifully in this Memento Mori tattoo.
Tattoo done by Rony
#1: Memento Mori Hourglass Tattoo
We all have a hourglass, and every moment we live brings us a moment closer to death. We cannot see this hourglass, and we do not know how much time is left, but it is there. That is why we can not waste that time, we must truly live the time we are given. This Memento Mori tattoo illustrates this concept perfectly.
Tattoo done by Ryan
We hope you enjoyed our list of the Top 10 Memento Mori Tattoos. What were some of your favorites? Did we get the Top 10 order right? Let us know in the comments below.
Did you find a Memento Mori tattoo you couldn't live without? Then, make sure to book your tattoo at Mr. Inkwells, and get a tattoo you will love forever, before it's too late...
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