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5 retellings of Greek myths perfect for book club discussion

Greek mythology may be comprised of gods, goddesses, and monsters, but a lot of retellings are seriously relatable, and make ...
St. Louis Magazine

Natalie Haynes wants to answer your Greek mythology questions

We’re in a golden age of Greek mythology retellings, with characters such as Medusa, Circe, Ariadne, and more getting their time in the spotlight thanks to contemporary authors and classicists. On ...
Greek Reporter

The Deadliest Women of Ancient Greek Mythology

There are many strong and powerful women, or femme fatales, in Greek mythology, such as Circe, Clytemnestra, Artemisia, and Medea.
Greek Reporter

The Mysterious Substance That Flowed Through the Veins of the Greek Gods

You'd be wrong to think the ancient Greek gods bled red like you and me, as ichor was the substance that defined their ...
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The Odyssey explained - Ancient Greek mythology lore

The Odyssey is one of the greatest stories ever told in Ancient Greek mythology. Written by the legendary poet Homer, the epic follows the long and perilous journey of the hero Odysseus as he ...
Augusta Free Press

Drayads in Greek mythology

Dryads, also called hamadryads, are legendary creatures from Greek mythology. They are said to be the spirits of oak trees and take the form of a beautiful young woman. Dryads were originally the ...
nerdist

Netflix Greek Mythology Series KAOS Casts Jeff Goldblum as Zeus and Other Gods

Mythology and mythological retellings are having their moment in the sun. With big franchises like the MCU digging deep into the world of myths in their movies and series, and other shows like Percy ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘Sirens’ Director on Approaching Greek Mythology With a “Female Lens,” Julianne Moore’s Bird and Why Everyone Is “Dressed Like an Easter Egg”

Nicole Kassell chats with THR about working on the first two episodes of the Netflix series and rethinking the sirens myth. By Lexy Perez Digital Editor and Producer Before signing on to direct the ...
News Tribune

‘Hadestown’ fuses Greek mythology, deep South jazz

A post-apocalyptic South and Greek mythology come together to blend tragedy and 1920s jazz in Capital City Productions' ...