{"product_id":"medusa-new-ancient-greek-tales-hardcover","title":"Medusa: New \u0026 Ancient Greek Tales - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLIV Albert\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by), \u003cb\u003eMiriam Robbins Dexter\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eAlicia K. Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilding on the huge popularity of mythological retellings, here is the story of the much misunderstood Medusa, told through ancient and modern minds, in a beautiful collectable edition.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVariously described as a fiend, a monster, a charming seductress who was felled by the righteous might of Perseus, son of Zeus, Medusa is perhaps the most misunderstood of mythological women. Described by male historians, poets and epic writers such as Hesiod and Ovid, there are many aspects of her imagined life which find resonance in the struggles of the outsider, the cursed and those used in the service of another's vision of the world around them. This fascinating collection brings together new stories and ancient origins, offering a wider perspective on the whole life of the powerful, wonderful Medusa. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIntroductory essay by Liv Albert, and foreword by Miriam Robbins Dexter. The modern authors whose stories feature in this book are: Alicia K. Anderson, Mel Attica, Casey Banks, Danai Christopoulou, Grace P. Fong, Rhys Hughes, Tom Johnstone, Amanda Cecelia Lang, Megan Mahoney, Tracie McBride, Zenobia Neil, Gabriella Ramalho, Oneness Sankara, Zach Shephard, Liv Strom, Theresa Tyree and Leah Warren. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the series: \u003c\/b\u003eDiscover the mythology of humankind through its heroes, characters, gods and immortal figures. \u003cb\u003eMyths, Gods \u0026amp; Immortals\u003c\/b\u003e brings together the new and the ancient, familiar stories with a fresh and imaginative twist. Each book brings back to life a legendary, mythological or folkloric figure, with new stories alongside a comprehensive introduction which tells the original tales and emphasizes ancient and modern connections, tracing history and stories across continents, cultures and peoples. New and emerging writers from open submissions reveal hidden themes, casting fresh perspectives on well known stories, complementing the specially commissioned story of the origins and the cultural background from the era. The first titles are \u003ci\u003eMedusa\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOdin\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAnansi\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCirce\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiv Albert is creator and host of the top-rated podcast, Let's Talk About Myths, Baby!, and author of two books on Greek Myth. She has a degree in English Literature and Classical Civilizations and spends much of her time arguing about the mythological origins of Medusa. She lives in Victoria, Canada. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMiriam Robbins Dexter, Ph.D., is the author and contributor of several books (including Re-visioning Medusa: from Monster to Divine Wisdom), over 40 articles on ancient female figures, and editor or co-editor of 16 scholarly volumes. Miriam has extensive teaching experience in Latin, Greek and Sanskrit languages at USC and comparative myth at UCLA.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 8.4 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 12, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52573068558643,"sku":"9781804179338","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/PXzlMaPBR59781804179338.webp?v=1761389549","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/medusa-new-ancient-greek-tales-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}