Barbarian | Image

If you are a writer or artist working on a "Barbarian image," here is how to make it stand out:

Historically, the term "barbarian" was used by Greeks and Romans to describe anyone who wasn't like them—from the tattooed Picts of Scotland to the Mayans of the Yucatan. This gives creators a massive palette to work with. Instead of the standard Viking, consider: Barbarian image

: A character from a frozen environment who uses fire maces and "ancient Molotov cocktails" to survive. If you are a writer or artist working

: Don't just show them standing; show them doing. A barbarian kicking down a door or throwing an enemy off a balcony communicates more personality than a static pose. Barbarian image