![]() ![]() As has been the case with all of the other mythological retellings I’ve read, I’m realizing this is best appreciated with an extensive knowledge of the characters and their connections. It made it a smooth read and there wasn’t any confusion. I liked that each of the women had their own section of the book rather than it completely jumping around. Was his story truly one of heroism, or was it merely ego? Each of the women are presented in a different time of his life, starting with his mother Danae and with Medusa and Andromeda following in ways that haven’t been seen before from what I can gather. Through their stories, a different picture of the epic hero is painted. The book follows Danae, Medusa, and Andromeda all relating to and interacting with Perseus in one way or another. I am inexplicably drawn to these stories even though they make me realize how little I actually know of their origins. Of all of the Greek mythology retellings, The Shadow of Perseus has been my favorite. ![]()
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