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 | Aladdin and Phoenix as Kings Poseidon and TritonContest Entry
Aladdin and Phoenix are Kings Poseidon and Triton, the Greek Gods of the Sea. They are mermen, with fish tails and human chests. They have golden crowns with starfish and shells, and seashell necklaces. They carry golden tridents to control the sea. read more » |
 | How to make a Maryann the Maenad (True Blood) Costume
Season 2 of "True Blood" is winding to a close and things in the town of Bon Temps have gotten crazier and crazier since the arrival of Maryann Forrester. Revealed to be a Maenad, an ancient follower of the Greek god, Dionysus, Maryann has brought mayhem to the town, holding elaborate parties (that turn into orgies) and all being responsible for all manner of saucer-eyed hijinx. So what if a ... read more » |
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About Greek
Greek refers to the nationality of anyone who can claim heritage from the country of Greece. Located at the southern end of the Balkan Penninsula near the Mediterranean Sea, the country has a long and intriguing history. Greece had one of the earliest civilizations that valued history, culture, art, philosophy, and all manner of learning. In addition to having recorded their history, some of their warriors that were part of ancient Greece's "city-states" were known as some of the finest in the world, the {Spartans{, The ancient Greeks worshipped a pantheon of gods and goddesses which included Zeus, Aphrodite, Athena, and Poseidon among others.
Dressing up Greek
Go Greek with your costuming choices pulling from a number of areas of Greek culture and history. Dress as a Greek warrior with a Spartan costume straight out of {300} with a plumed helmet or as a Greek nobleman or philosopher with a toga costume. Multiple costumes are available based on important figures from Greek mythology, like the snake-haired Gorgon Medusa or the beautiful goddess Aphrodite. The Medusa costume is featured in dark, reptilian colors with a headdress full of plastic snakes, while, by contrast, the Aphrodite costume is done in light colors like white and pink. Top it off with a Grecian lady wig with a stylish long, curled ponytail or an updo with ringlets. Add a pair of Grecian earrings to compliment the costume.
Men and women will also want a pair of lace-up Grecian sandals in either utilitarian brown or glittering gold.
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- witch
- funny
- alice in wonderland
- harry potter
- hannah montana
- vampire
- spiderman
- transformers
- princess
- gi joe
- watchmen
- couple
- betsy ross
- circus
- saloon
- prince charming
- gold teeth
- three musketeer
- elf
- disco
- morticia
- warrior princess
- buddy the elf
- chicken feet
- shark
- crocodile dundee
- bear ears
- scepter
- race car driver
- flapper
- wolverine claws
- mickey mouse hands
- indian headdress
- queen victoria
- bunny ears
- santa hat
- christmas
- baker
- wooden soldier
- genie in a lamp
- marie antoinette
- flapper wig
- gothic mummy
- go go dancer
- teddy roosevelt
- jewish hasidic
- candy corn
- crook
- toddler baseball
- mice
- polar express conductor
- mrs clause
- pharaoh
- dallas cowboy cheerleader
- butt
- butterfly wings
- mardi gras
- king
- santa bags
- little red riding hood
- afro wig
- can can dancer
- bat
- jafar staff
- madame
- jockey
- cigarette
- white mouse
- seventies
- st patricks day
- orphan annie
- strawberry
- queen isabella of spain
- big bad wolf
- sharpay
- little bo peep
- snow princess
- mrs santa
- adult bumble bee
- super mario
- sleeping beauty
- masquerade ball
- columbus
- doodlebops
- merry
- train conductor hat
- statue of liberty
- bald wig
- mrs incredible
- pixie wings
- peace
- charlie chaplin
- tarzan
- pilgrim
- banana
- lazy town
- golf
- dark knight
- spartan cheerleader
- mario luigi
- bell hop
- priest collar
- yellow rapper
- lamb
- indian princess tiger lily
- ricky bobby
- ghost rider
- can can
- adult ninja turtle
- mouse
- harlequin
- bald head cap
examples: harry potter, witch, darth vader, hannah montana
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