Circe vs. Medusa’s Sisters: A Literary Duel Featuring Age of Mythology: Retold

In this video, we dive into two captivating reimaginings of Greek mythology. Circe by Madeline Miller chronicles the life of the sorceress Circe, daughter of the sun god Helios, known for turning shipwrecked sailors into pigs upon arriving on her island. Medusa’s Sisters by Lauren J.A. Bear unveils the story of Stheno and Euryale, daughters of the primordial sea gods Phorcys and Ceto, feared for their serpentine hair and their power to turn anyone who gazes upon them to stone.
0:00 Introduction
1:28 Premise
2:25 The Beasts and Myths That Shaped the World
3:28 Love and Loss
4:23 Mothers Forged in Myth—Which Tale Tells It Best?
4:46 Which retelling offers the most satisfying conclusion?
5:17 Final Thoughts
5:59 Outro

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