trevorphilips: The Hannya (般若) depicts the face of a jealous, resentful female demon. It is symbolic
trevorphilips: The Hannya (般若) depicts the face of a jealous, resentful female demon. It is symbolic of danger, torment and obsession. When looking straight ahead, it appears frightening and angry; when tilted slightly down, the face of the demon appears to be sorrowful, as though crying. A Hannya tattoo indicates that the wearer is unforgiving and merciless. -- source link