I find it exciting that people are planning Halloween parties, here and abroad. I'm not attending parties or doing anything other than looking up costume ideas for my sis - who is going to one - but its quite nice to watch from the sidelines. And it does tempt you to have a Halloween party of your own. It's quite something to watch all your family and friends dressed up as someone or something different. My sister's going to a theme party dressed as a Goddess - which one she hasnt decided yet.
I like goddesses with a little personality and plenty of colour in their lives. The ones who live a little dangerously. I took an online quiz (pretty predictable, most of them) and turned out to be Hecate. Now that's a goddess with possibilities. Three heads, a crone, a beautiful maiden...there was so much information on her. The interesting kind of information. She was a Titan - the only one that Zeus spared because of her unlimited potential. The one he blessed with the power to grant any wish and even take it away. She roamed through all the worlds - even the underworld. She helped children and young women. At the same time, she was more famous for her dark side that even the gods seemed to fear. She was more hated than loved. Avoided rather than popular. She was probably one of those who'd walk into a party and stop all conversation. In short, a very interesting life.
There's Nemesis - divine retribution of the winged variety to those who are too arrogant and wicked (pick your weapon from a choice of flaming torch, sword or hourglass - thy time hath arrived!!)
There's Oeno - turns anything into wine (good excuse for always carrying around a glass of merlot or sparkling wine)
There's Dementia - not much information about her but imagine going around a party wanting to turn people mad...now that's interesting!
Diana the hunter and goddess of the moon - there must be loads of interesting mythology there
There was Spermo - goddess of grain (you wouldnt be able to say your name without a smile or a wink)
Or the Queen Bee Hera who I think was really famous for throwing the most awful (understatement!!) tantrums that shook heaven and earth.
Now, gods and goddesses is a theme done to death, I'm sure. Nothing creative or new here unless you're making modernized versions of these gods or some punchy line to deliver while mingling with guests.
So, what are you going as this Halloween? It could even involve a costume while you're waiting for kids to "Trick or Treat!" at your home...all you need is the Halloween spirit, not just a party invitation although that does get more action than just sporting a pair of devil horns and holding a cigarette.
Do share what you'd love to be this Halloween - even if you're not dressing the part.
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Nothing really....Dubai doesnt even acknowledge Christmas or Easter let alone Halloween;-(
But yeah but nighclubs will have some kinda masquerade or some themed party...u knw for the wild crowd;-P
And oh Hecate sounds dangerous;-o
I quite like the sound of Queen Bee Hera;-D
He he...hey, dubai sounds like fun for the partygoers...doesnt stop you from having a halloween party by yourselves. Guess you'd prefer to be the Queen Bee eh? ;-)
Halloween is SO much fun, I can attest to that!
My daughter is studying Greek mythology, and I've gotten to revisit the Goddesses. They are truly fascinating, with so much psychology behind the stories. And actually, I haven't seen anyone dress up that way here, so it would be quite original! Although Hedgie says that she and the other girls sometimes play a game of pretending to be goddesses, during recess period. She likes to play Diana.
Thats nice :). I love the psychology too. Your post on Hestia was quite a read!
I always do the same thing: dress up in Victorian garb. It is my one chance to do it every year and I never miss it.
Your Halloween night sounded very interesting :)
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