Have you read Circe? Anecdotally, we’re going to go with yes. Because that’s how omnipresent Madeline Miller’s retelling of the Greek mythology has been. It’s a number one bestseller.
Mythical retellings take folklore from different cultures and transform them into modern novels, usually with some creative liberties to make the plot more appealing to today’s audiences.
In 1949’s Wonder Woman #37, the sorceress/demigoddess of Greek myth fought Diana Prince. This interpretation, a blonde bombshell, was created by writer Robert Kanigher and artist H.G. Peter.
Baby names inspired by Greek history and mythology are gaining popularity in the US. From Athena to Zeus, there is a name for your new baby.
Circe had warned Odysseus about the Sirens ... Please note that the animation includes depictions of violence from Greek mythology. We advise watching before sharing with your class.
Greek mythology is having a bit of a moment in the ... Madeline Miller’s bestselling novel Circe has been so popular since its 2019 release that HBO is now adapting it for the screen.