Become Frightful in Your Devil Costume

Lord of the underworld, Lucifer, the fallen angel, Beelzebub or maybe even Old Nick. They are just some of the name used to identify the devil. Whatever you decide to call him, he is normally a recognizable figure and a fantastic Halloween image to fit in with the other ghouls and goblins.



Ringing doorbells for treats in devil costumes is bound to be the perfect attire for Halloween night. Since Mephistotheles, from the Greek word Mephisto (which means that which avoids the light), only comes out at night, be sure you put on all devil costumes after dark. Just to make certain, maybe you better take them off before the Sun comes up also. But then, given that it's actually all for fun, wearing devil costumes while it is light outside the house would be o.k.



The devil is without question presented in folklore as a figure referred to as the trickster who delights in wanting to outwit other people. He is really more of a folk legend in tales from Ireland, Italy and The United Kingdom. In these folktales, he is a villain who tricks individuals and loves participating in pranks. Seems a little like a character who only comes out on Halloween. A great time for wearing devil costumes.



The devil is also found in such modern day tv shows like the popular series "Stargate SG-1", where he is an alien known as Sokar. He's got a big army and attempts to dominate the whole universe.



In the British series "Doctor Who", the devil is actually portrayed in the more standard version as a monster-like figure with horns. On the other hand, the T.V. series "Reaper" has the devil show up as a smooth talking gentleman (played by actor Ray Wise who has made an appearance in "Star Trek", "Twin Peaks" plus the popular science fiction motion picture "Robocop"). He's got an easy going manner about him and likes to make jokes about his role as the devil.



Devil costumes could be just about anything you want them to be for Halloween. From the movie "The Devil and Daniel Webster" produced in 1941 to the Nicolas Cage movie "Ghost Rider" from 2007, based on a Marvel Comics character who is a demon hunter out to destroy the forces of evil, the devil takes many forms.



Books written about the devil date as far back as 1321, Dante’s "Inferno" as well as Marlowe’s "Doctor Faustus" written in 1604. Even comics make use of the devil.



In the very popular manga (Japanese comics) "Dragon Ball Z he is referred to as Dabura and is under control of the wizard Babidi. The devil shows up in the DC and Vertigo comic book series as a personality called Lucifer Morningstar.



The devil may be the perfect opponent to do battle with in such video games as "Ghostbusters" and "Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock". Imagine the different types of devil costumes shown during these games.



Through out history the devil has appeared as the enemy of the forces of goodness and light. Devil costumes may be frightful, in a entertaining way, to dress up in for Halloween.