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Circe
Book • 1900
In this novel, Madeline Miller reimagines the life of Circe, the daughter of the Titan sun god Helios and the nymph Perse.
Circe, who is neither as powerful as her father nor as alluring as her mother, finds her own path through the discovery of witchcraft.
After being banished to the island of Aiaia by Zeus, Circe hones her magical abilities and encounters various figures from Greek mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus, Icarus, Medea, and Odysseus.
The story explores themes of identity, love, loss, and female strength in a patriarchal world.
Circe's journey is marked by her transformation from an outcast to a powerful goddess who must choose between her divine heritage and her love for mortals.
Circe, who is neither as powerful as her father nor as alluring as her mother, finds her own path through the discovery of witchcraft.
After being banished to the island of Aiaia by Zeus, Circe hones her magical abilities and encounters various figures from Greek mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus, Icarus, Medea, and Odysseus.
The story explores themes of identity, love, loss, and female strength in a patriarchal world.
Circe's journey is marked by her transformation from an outcast to a powerful goddess who must choose between her divine heritage and her love for mortals.
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Recommended as one of the best reads of the last couple of years.
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Gretchen Rubin in relation to her visit to the Met and searching for representations of Hadrian.
Gretchen Rubin in relation to her visit to the Met and searching for representations of Hadrian.
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Eli Woolery , highlighting her iterative writing process and ability to reimagine classic stories.
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Madeline Miller 's book that was an instant number one New York Times bestseller.
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Mentioned by Colette Chilton as a book she recently read and loved, focusing on mythology and Greek gods.
Collette Chilton – Humility and Loyalty at Williams College (Capital Allocators, EP.174)
Mentioned by Andrew as a book he read previously, offering a different perspective on the Odyssey.
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Sean Marlon Newcombe as a source for different legends about Helen, including her escape to Egypt and Penelope's later life.
Sean Marlon Newcombe as a source for different legends about Helen, including her escape to Egypt and Penelope's later life.
Spartan Women - Dr. Carla Ionescu
