35 Halloween costume ideas inspired by myths, legends and fairy tales

Each year, the Halloween costume craze has reached new heights of creativity and of course, brings a lot of desperation for those who have no idea how they should dress. If you are tired of vampires and zombies costumes, then we have compiled 35 ideas for Halloween costumes that are inspired by the myths, legends and fairy tales. If you recognize the essential features of nature, you can also combine the accessories and makeup.

Halloween Costume Ideas - Greek Mythology

Medusa with snake hair

Greek mythology gives rise to many legendary figures, gods and evil hybrids. Let your imagination run wild and think about the different parts and accessories that you can combine the body.

Hydra - Many headed monster

Cerberus - Cerberus

Chimera - a hybrid creature with three heads and the head of a snake for a tail

Harpies - Women with bird wings

Mermaid - a beautiful woman with a fish's tail, which attracted passing vessels with their song

Sphinx - monster with wings - head and chest of a woman and the body of a lion

Manticore - a mythical creature with the body of a lion, the wings of a dragon and the tail of a scorpion

Minotaur - a mythical creature with a human body and a bull's head

Centaur - combination of man and horse

Scylla - sea monster with the upper body of a woman and an abdomen of six dogs

Dragon

Phoenix

Satyr or Faun

Halloween Costume Ideas - Nordic Mythology

Fenris Wolf

Fafnir Dragon

Octopus

Basilisk - the king snakes

mild Cyclops

Cross -

Indian gods

Colored body paint, multiple hands, flower garlands and Indian symbols - and the brand of Indian gods. Hanuman, Ganesha, Kali, Durga, Brahma and Vinschu are some of the main gods of 133 Indians.

Egyptian Mythology

Horus - the god of light and protector / Anubis - God of the dead rituals

Thoth - God of the moon and Science

Schaackal Ushbati

Mummy mummy bandages

Japanese mythology

Oni

FOLKLORE AND LEGENDS OF ANCIENT

Chupacabra

Troll

FAIRY TALE

Rumpelstiltskin

Evil Queen

Dementor

Unicorn

Cemetery Angels