Hello Readers,
Of course, I have snuck another Medusa Myth retelling
into Greek mythology march before we look at Hades and Persephone retellings
next week. This review contains spoilers.
Just a quick reminder of the myth of Medusa she was raped
by a Poseidon in the temple of Athena (Athene). Instead of enacting revenge of
the perpetrator Athena took away Medusas beauty and turned her into a snake
haired gorgon and Athena made it so anyone who locked gaze with Medusa was
turned into stone. Medusa removed herself from being a problem she moved to a
secluded island with her sister’s so she wouldn’t turn anyone to stone, and you
know what the Gods sent people after her.
If you think you know the truth about the Myth of Medusa wait
till you read this retelling. Heads up Hannah is going to make you feel all the
emotions. I loved this book it was a quick read, perfectly paced and beautiful written.
I adored that this retelling felt more of a true origin story of Medusa. In my
head this book is spilt into three sections the first is focused on Medusa and
her sisters the second on Danae and the birth of Perseus and the third well we
know how this myth ends.
At the risk of angering the Goddess of wisdom and
military victory, I loathed Athena by the end of this book. The way Athena helps
Perseus in this book is just rage inducing she sits and completely twists the
narrative of what happened to poor Medusa and even says “She is not human. She
has never been human.” I’m sorry Athena but why are you lying you did this to
your own priestess. Also, Athena pushing the narrative of how much of a monster
Medusa is… SHE PUT HERSELF ON AN ISOLATED ISLAND SO SHE WOULDN'T HURT ANYONE! Can
you tell I’m mad? Sorry for shouting.
This is one of the most heart-breaking Medusa retellings I
have read… I cried. Final spoiler warning… I think this is the first retelling
that I have read where Euryale and Stheno despise Medusa because they blame
Medusa for them being turned into gorgons and over time, they have isolated her
and even mock Medusa by calling Poseidon Father. Euryale and Stheno not liking Medusa
hurts after reading multiple retellings where they protect her and help her
some to terms with being a gorgon.
I cant wait to read my books by Hannah Lynn and I already
have A Spartan's Sorrow downloaded from Kindle Unlimited.
Other Books I’ve read
about Medusa.
Medusa by Jessie BurtonMedusa's Sisters by Lauren J.A. Bear (Gifted)
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