Tremble Before the Mighty Kali

We take a look at the Hindu goddess Kali in preparation for the upcoming "American Gods" TV series.

One of our all time favorite books, Neil Gaiman’s American Gods, will be making the jump from the page to our television sets (or computer monitor, or iPad, or whatever) when it premieres on Starz this April 30th. Over the next week we will be looking at how American Gods, the real-life gods that inspired the characters, and some of Gaiman’s other work have found their way into the world of tattoos.

The color and detail in Kali's necklace truly make this piece by Chong Tramontana. (Via IG - chongtramontana) #kali #AmericanGods

A terrifying vision of Kali by Elliott Wells. (Via IG - elliottwells666) #kali #AmericanGods

Flo Nuttall gives this version of Kali an elegant feel. (Via IG - flonuttall) #Kali #AmericanGod

Jondix created this imposingly beautiful back piece of Kali. (Via IG - jondix) #Kali #AmericanGods

An ominous hand tattoo by Austin Huffman. (Via IG - austin_huffman_tattoo) #Kali #AmericanGods

We have no trouble believing that Daria did double duty as Kali. (Via IG - jopie_lee) #kali #AmericanGods

A panther as the Hindu goddess. (Via IG -nico_lavaratori)

Robert Ryan's take on Kali. (Via IG - robertryan323) #kali #AmericanGods

A new school, illustrative take on Kali by Uncl Paul Knows. (Via IG - uncl_paul_knows) #Kali #AmericanGods

A back piece of the mighty Kali by Sam Yamini (Via IG - therealsamyamini) #kali #AmericanGods

We never know when Kali will come and bring our time to an end, so check out all of these artists out on their Instagram accounts as soon as you can. And don’t forget to check out American Gods when it premieres on April 30th.