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[[File:Medusa.jpeg|right|thumb|150px|A woman's Medusa costume.]] |
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+ | The [[Medusa costume]] is a [[costume]] primarily for women and girls and based on ancient Greek mythology. Medusa was a Gorgon whom Athena cursed so that anyone who looked at her would turn to stone, and her hair became a nest of snakes. |
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| + | The snake hair is the primary component of the costume, though ancient Greek-style clothing, such as a ''peplos'' (easily made with a sheet, safety pins and a belt) is a common addition. The hair can be achieved through braiding and hairspray, or a headpiece with rubber snakes or pipe cleaners attached to it. Green face makeup is also helpful for a more repitilian look. |
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| − | According to the myth, anyone looking at Medusa would be frozen to stone. |
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| + | *[[Greek god costume]] |
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| + | *[[Greek goddess costume]] |
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| + | ==External Links== |
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| + | *eHow on a [http://www.ehow.com/how_7831984_homemade-medusa-costume.html Homemade Medusa Costume] |
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| + | *[http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Medusa-Costume How to Make a Medusa Costume] on WikiHow |
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Revision as of 15:58, 16 September 2014
A woman's Medusa costume.
The Medusa costume is a costume primarily for women and girls and based on ancient Greek mythology. Medusa was a Gorgon whom Athena cursed so that anyone who looked at her would turn to stone, and her hair became a nest of snakes.
The snake hair is the primary component of the costume, though ancient Greek-style clothing, such as a peplos (easily made with a sheet, safety pins and a belt) is a common addition. The hair can be achieved through braiding and hairspray, or a headpiece with rubber snakes or pipe cleaners attached to it. Green face makeup is also helpful for a more repitilian look.
Related
External Links
- eHow on a Homemade Medusa Costume
- How to Make a Medusa Costume on WikiHow