Feel like letting out a howl and plundering through the neighborhood? That’s okay; celebrate your uncivilized side wearing a barbarian costume for Halloween or the next wild party. Throughout history, barbarians have been known as warlike tribal races that were very intimidating – Vikings, Goths, Normans and others from early civilizations are all examples. In fact, any culture that is alien and strange to another group of people is often stereotyped as “barbarian” and each has it’s own style of a barbarian costume. In styles to fit men, women and children, a barbarian costume will make a fierce fashion statement at any event.
A Viking-inspired barbarian costume is based on the Norse civilization of Scandanavia during the late 8th century to the mid 11th century. During this time, many Viking raids occurred upon their arrival in newly explored territories via long boat and dressed in various form of barbarian costume. . Known for their formidable size and general rowdiness, the Viking also sported a distinctive barbarian costume. Chain mail and armor accented clothing made from warm animal pelts were indicative of a barbarian costume. Additionally, a barbarian costume also featured a helmet with two large horns sticking out of the sides. The Viking barbarian costume would also be accented with a fierce spear and shield with the more elite warriors carrying double-headed axes. There are many fierce barbarian costume choice for men,, while women can add a sexy twist to their barbarian costume and become a Viking vixen!
Even earlier in the timeline of history were the slaves and lover classes of the Greco-Roman civilizations who also had a distinctive barbarian costume. The kings during this time could not tolerate the slaves, lower classes or those who just did not speak the language proper (some even say the term branched from the Greek word for “incomprehensible speech”). A barbarian costume from this era, around the 5th century, might include simple sandals, modest tunics and long hair. This type of barbarian costume would not have any fancy embellishments, as these folks were considered to be the lowest dregs of society and every barbarian costume reflected this poverty.
From the fictional world, the most famous barbarian of all time is Conan the Barbarian. The barbarian costume of this iconic character features the typical fantasy look of a loin cloth, long hair and a shield and sword. In the movies, this massive muscled brute is portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger in his break through performance. Wear a ripped and jagged edged tunic or loin cloth accented with leather or faux animal pelts to accentuate your barbarian costume. Another fictional barbarian is Tarzan in the sense that when he was “found”, he was an uneducated, uncivilized man in the eyes of his British counterpoints. Raised by gorillas, Tarzan worn a barbarian costume featuring a simple loin cloth and wig of tousled medium brown hair.
Because most barbarians are quite buff, you may want to hit the gym and work to get your muscles in top form. Or, just get a spray tan of 6-pack abs for your barbarian costume. Other accessories for your barbarian costume include faux spears, swords, maces, battle axes and shields.
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