Hi and welcome back to Greek Myth Fashion, the column where Greek mythology provides inspiration for everyday fashion choices. 

In this article, we will turn our attention to some of the heroes of Greek mythology. So I will show you three outfits inspired by Heracles, Odysseus, and Achilles. 

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Heracles

Heracles is the son of Zeus and the mortal Alcmene, and is one of the most famous heroes of Greek mythology. Similar to the other illegitimate children of Zeus, Heracles was hated by Hera, who even tried to kill him as a baby. 

Heracles married King Creon’s daughter Megara, but they never got a Disney happy ending because in a fit of madness induced by Hera, Heracles slew his wife and children. To atone for his crime, Heracles had to complete twelve Labors, tasks that seemed impossible to perform. After successfully finalizing all the Labors, and taking part in other adventures, Heracles rose to Olympus after his death, where he became a god. 

Products: Vest, Blouse, Jeans, Necklace, Ring Set, Boots, Bag

For a Heracles-inspired outfit, use black as your base color and combine a black blouse with black jeans. Now add brown boots, and a faux fur vest that symbolizes Heracles’ first labor: the slaying of the Nemean lion. 

Accessorize with a horn necklace (representing the Cretan bull from Heracles’ seventh labor), a sand-colored tote bag, and a set of rings. The lion ring is another nod to the Nemean lion, and the crown ring is a reference to Eurystheus, the king who set Heracles’ Labors.

Odysseus

Odysseus is the king of Ithaca and the hero of Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey. Known for his intelligence, ingenuity, and diplomacy, Odysseus was an important figure of the Illiad through his achievements in the Trojan War. He came up with the idea of building the Trojan horse and was a valuable adviser for Achilles.