Medusa: A beautiful and profound retelling of Medusa’s story

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According to many sources, however, Medusa was beautiful as well as terrifying. Pindar, an early Greek poet who lived in the fifth century BCE, described Medusa as “fair-cheeked.” [7] Iconography

I’d imagine that if I said the name Medusa to you, the picture that would immediately spring to mind would be of a wild eyed harridan, with snakes madly circling her head. The prose is beautiful and unambiguous in keeping with the author’s intention to make this story accessible to a younger audience. Therefore, this might not read as comprehensive or complex as similar retellings featuring strong female protagonists from the Greek myths. Both young and older readers will find this a captivating read, not overly long but deeply thought-provoking.The full-color illustrations by Olivia Lomenech Gill are stunning and I could spend hours just poring over them. This is a beautiful edition that I’m happy to be adding to my personal collection.In most ancient sources, Medusa and the Gorgons were imbued with a terrifying appearance. Aeschylus, for example, in his fifth-century BCE tragedy Prometheus Bound, described them as “three winged sisters, the snake-haired Gorgons, loathed of mankind, whom no one of mortal kind shall look upon and still draw breath.” [6] It was said that anybody who looked upon Medusa (or her sisters) was immediately turned to stone. Jessie Burton's Medusa is a dazzling, engrossing retelling of a classic that's delivered with a profound feminist twist.

The World Entire retells the famous story of Medusa and Perseus. Medusa is the character with the snakes who looked upon her would turn to stone. She’s always portrayed as a monster and an evil creature. Perseus is the Greek hero who came to defeat her so we could win the heart of Andromeda. the summary for this book touts a ‘feminist’ retelling, but it’s not. it’s the original retellings smashed together but medusa is super sad about it and her life. the conclusion is so forceful in its want to be a ‘feminist’ book too, as it ends with a warning about women who gain reputations like medusa. okay? what’re we supposed to do with that?Books about Medusa explore her transformation from a beautiful woman to a terrifying creature and the reasons behind it. Understanding her story can provide insights into jealousy, betrayal, and the consequences of hubris. 7 Books About Medusa (Myths & Legends)