Charades CH03702_M Marvel X-Men Cyclops Costume Adult Sized, Multi-Colored, Medium

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Hitotsume-kozō are also unlike the other cyclopes-like creatures in that they aren’t giants. Rather, they are the size of human children. According to Japanese legends, they resemble Buddhist monks with shaved heads and they have only one eye and a long tongue. Enraged at being duped and then shamed, Polyphemus lamented to his father, the god of the sea – Poseidon, to avenge him. Thus, many of the following trials that Odysseus and his crew faced were blamed on the Poseidon’s wrath for insulting his son. 11 The Sin of Hubris and Inhospitableness Eric: I really like Scott’s classic look. It’s very simple and streamlined, so your attention isn’t too distracted from the most crucial element, his visor. Yellow pops well against dark blue, and I actually like the pirate boots. They’re silly, but hey, so is the character (and I mean that lovingly). Score: 8/10

Poseidon, the ancient Greek god of the sea, storms, earthquakes, and horses, was one of the most powerful of the twelve Olympians. Known as the “earth shaker,” Poseidon was the protector of seafarers. If there’s one thing superheroes usually aren’t, it’s ordinary. Their over-the-top flair extends not only to their powers and morals, but to their fashions as well. There are few super teams where this is more the case than the X-Men. In honor of Cyclops Week, we’re turning our attention to just some of the many costumes Scott Summers has worn through the years. Which of his looks is the best? Our panel of fashion judges, Cyclops Week Curator Chris Hassan, Content and Media Manager David Brooke, Contributor Jason Segarra, Contributor Forrest Hollingsworth and Manga Editor Eric Cline decide! The classic blue-and-yellow costume As distinguishing characters whose stories have withstood the test of time, the cyclopes have come to symbolize many things in our modern world. Cyclopes symbolism and meanings include: Strength

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Chris: When the time came for the original X-Men to ditch their blue-and-yellow school uniforms and become individuals… Scott did very little to mix it up. But you know what? It works for Slim! It’s hard not to love the costume Cyke wore in so many classic X-Men stories, but the bright yellow underwear and pirate boots are certainly an interesting choice. It would take a few decades, but Cyclops eventually set this look right. Score: 8/10

The goddess was also associated with the owl and the snake. According to legend, Perseus gave the goddess the head of Medusa after slaying her, and Athena placed Medusa’s head on her shield, turning her enemies into stone. Poseidon. Credit: Dosseman/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 4.0 God of the sea makes for a powerful Halloween costume inspired by Greek mythology

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The hero Perseus wore the helmet when he slayed the gorgon Medusa. And Athena, the goddess or wisdom and warfare, wore it in the Trojan War. Furthermore, Hermes, the messenger god, wore it when he battled the giant Hippolytos. 13

Gaia produced offspring without the help of a mate. One of her children included Uranus, who was the god of the sky and heavens. Gaia and Uranus then procreated. In doing so, they gave birth to the 12 titan gods as well as to monster gods, including the three hecatoncheires and three cyclopes. Thus, the original cyclopes, along with their siblings, were very ancient beings in Greek mythology. 8 Thunder and Lightning Storm Gods Chris: In the Age of Apocalypse, Scott Summers is Lorenzo Lamas. This is a classic example of a costume that is designed to look interesting, but really doesn’t make much sense when you analyze it. Why is one arm exposed and the other is encased in… I want to say metal? And, I get that he may be a little self-conscious about losing his eye in a battle with Weapon X, but he doesn’t have to grow his hair that long and sweep it to the side like that. That can’t be convenient in battle. But points for being a true Cyclops. Score: 6/10 In losing one of his eyes, Odin consolidated his power. In other words, he lost some of his sight but gained even greater insights. 21 In this way, Odin shares symbolism with the cyclopes. Both make gains as a result of their limitations. For the Greek cyclopes, they created magical objects, including Zeus’ weapons, Artemis’ bow and arrow, and the invisible helmet – all which shaped universal events. Cyclops Symbolism and Meanings The cyclopes’ winning combination of smithing skills and storm-god DNA enabled them to create Zeus’ all-powerful weapons: thunder and lightning bolts. With the cyclopes’ help, Zeus was able to overthrow Uranus and become the preeminent god of the universe. Cyclopes in The Odyssey: Polyphemus The cyclopes possess the attribute of all-powerful brute strength, the kind that human beings can only aspire to. Skill

For some, the cyclops also represents the power of the third eye, or our psychic abilities. In many cultures around the world, particularly those in the East, there is a concept that we process extra-sensory information through the crown and front of our heads.