The Problem with Greek Myth Retellings

A (not so) quick look at the popular sub-genre of feminist myth retellings. I'm interested in examining the trend as a whole, and although I single out and discuss specific books, I only do so in hopes of highlighting broader trends across the sub-genre. (I guess we can call it a sub-genre now?)

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Music:
Opening/closing: Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No 2, Evgeny Kissin (   • Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No  2, Evg...  )
All other music sourced from WoodCut Music (https://www.woodcutmusic.co.nz)

Links:
Katerina Cosgrove on her concerns over Greek myth retellings: https://islandmag.com/read/who-owns-t...

Jennifer Saint on the purpose of retelling Greek Myths: https://www.thenovelry.com/blog/greek...

Hilary Mantel on the purpose of historical fiction: https://www.theguardian.com/books/201...

Madeline Miller on her inspiration for The Song of Achilles: https://www.theguardian.com/books/202...

Further reading on the history of boars' tusk helmets (genuinely fascinating stuff, I recommend!) https://www.heraklionmuseum.gr/en/exh...

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