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handle with care; the greek mythology edition
The source material for Greek mythology is so messed up, honestly, with how violent and gory and misogynistic it can be. Which is why it has to be handled properly when adapted, in my opinion.* *100% more diversity too, please and thank you. There are so many thoughts and ideas of the Hades/Persephone myth that involve Persephone taking ownership of her life and her choices – please read The Star Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi – but it is a slipper slope in getting things just right, and honestly, please read The Star Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi because it is a great example of things done right. Pretty much…
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instant to-read; the greek mythology edition
I think that I’ve only read maybe two things that are explicitly inspired by Greek mythology. Maybe a few more that take things from the myths, but honestly these myths have become so wide-spread that possibly a lot of things have some inspiration from them? Still, if we’re talking reimaginings and re-tellings, there are a few myths I would love to see more things of*. But also, less movies retreading on these myths unless it’s 100% more diverse, thanks Hollywood. *I don’t know so much about Greek mythology outside of a few things, but based on my loose understanding, these are what I would like more of. The Trojan War…