Hello, and welcome to another installment of Greek Myth Fashion, the column where we draw fashion inspiration from Greek mythology. I have previously introduced you to outfits inspired by monsters of Greek mythology, but now I’d like to dedicate an article to the fantastic beasts (Harry Potter reference intended) of Greek myth.

So in this article I will show you three outfits inspired by Pegasus, Cerberus, and the Phoenix. 

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Pegasus  

Pegasus is a winged divine horse (which you might recognize from Disney’s Hercules). He was sired by Poseidon, and was born out of the blood of Medusa. 

Pegasus helped the hero Bellerophon defeat the Chimera, then moved to Olympus where he received the task of carrying Zeus’ thunderbolts. As a sign of gratitude for his faithful service, Zeus transformed him into a constellation (the Pegasus constellation).

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Although Pegasus is depicted in art as being all white, I introduced some navy into this outfit as a nod to Poseidon. The central element here is the white tunic with long bell sleeves (which are pretty similar to wings if you ask me). Pair it with navy trousers and add a pair of nude block heels. Finally, accessorize with a wing necklace.

Cerberus

Cerberus is the multi-headed dog that guards the gates of the Underworld, preventing the dead from leaving the realm. 

Heracles’ twelfth Labor was to capture Cerberus from the Underworld. With the help of Hermes and Athena, he succeeded in bringing the dog from the Underworld, but afterwards he returned him to Hades. Just like Pegasus, Cerberus also has a corresponding constellation. 

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For a Cerberus-inspired outfit wear a black dress, along with ankle booties and a shoulder-bag. To represent the multiple heads, wear three rings, because most descriptions of the dog state that he has three heads. For an edgy touch add a pair of asymmetrical earrings.