Bjork's version of Leda: What you might want to avoid
I’m racking my brain for famous historical or mythological pregnant women. They are hard to find indeed! The virgin Mary is by far number one. No competition. But from there on down, they sharply dwindle in renown.
But there is always the possibility of going as one of Jupiter’s objects of desire, with your male partner in the guise of the form that Jupiter took for the deed. Here are some examples:
1. Europa and the white bull.
2. Leda and the swan. Note: try to avoid looking like Bjork’s famous catastrophe.
3. Semele and a torn heart.
4. Callisto and Diana.
Klimt's version of the seduction of Danae. Obviously, this isn't a costume, more of an inspiration.
5. Danae and the shower of gold.
There is also the possibility that you could modernize the theme, and go as some made up Greek beauty. For example, you could be Preggynae and have your husband/lover/father of your child/partner/whatever dress as a bottle of beer or expensive consumer item. Whatever form your seduction took.
None of these are really my style. But I’m throwing them out for whoever would be interested.
In the meantime, I will struggle to recall more famous Halloween-costume-worthy pregnant women.
Wow, that’s a tough one. I think the Arnolfini is your best bet so far. And you would look amazing!
Since I just re-visited Dune via the Rochester Public Library’s (Winton Branch) narrated copy of “Dune” by Frank Herbert, I can only suggest:
The Lady Jessica, and her beloved, the Duke Leto Atreides.
After all, perhaps you bear the Kwisatz Haderach!
Plus, the quasi-feudal theme of the story would allow you to dabble in your the older costume forms you have described previously.
The shield belt will be tricky, though. I guess gold paint and an empty half&half pint container would work
Good luck!
Why on earth didn’t I think of that!?
Just stay away from the water of life, and all will be well.
Hmmm. I wouldn’t be suprised if a daughter born from my husband and I resembled Alia in temperment and possibly appearance. If I knew we were having a girl, I would get to work on some miniature bene gesserit robes for next Halloween, wide enough in the middle to accomodate a diaper underneath.
So, did the Duke Atreides + Concubine make an appearance, or will that be next year?
Unfortunately not. I had work to do. Like, real work. It’s so pesky. It gets in the way. Anyhow, I know now that we’re expecting a little Paul, and I’m not sure how to dress him for next year. Maybe as a worm? That’s too cruel!