Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean Conversations: Giving Circe the Agency She Deserves, w/ Sophia Kouidou-Giles
Nov 17, 2023
Greek-American author Sophia Kouidou-Giles joins Liv to talk Circe and her new novel. They explore retelling Greek myths, giving characters agency, and the significance of Greek mythology in writing. They also discuss the themes and characters in Circe, highlighting the complexities of Greek gods and the importance of portraying women with agency in ancient texts.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Retelling Greek Myths and Reimagining Characters
04:55 • 15min
The Advantage of Using Mythology in Character Development
19:56 • 4min
Exploring Greek Mythology and Writing Style
23:28 • 18min
Exploring Characters and Themes in Circe
41:28 • 3min
Ads from Boost Infinite and Ford Maverick Pickup
44:40 • 3min
Circe: Characters and Greek Gods
47:50 • 13min
Unveiling the Layers of Circe
01:00:44 • 9min
Gratitude, Interviews, and Patreon
01:09:22 • 6min