In the last few years, more and more readers have wanted to learn more about the female characters from Greek mythology. Their desire stems from the inadequate representation of female characters from ancient mythology and literature, which is characterized by focusing primarily on male characters. The aforementioned issue has also been noticed by female authors (rarely male authors), who have responded by creating contemporary reinterpretations of Greek mythology. They created new novels based on the basic story, but with female characters at the forefront, reworking them with their own imagination and bringing them closer to modern readers. One of the most successful novels is Circe by Madeline Miller, which, like other novels of this kind, draws attention to the position of women in our society. Due to their message, the contemporary reinterpretations and their characters have received a lot of enthusiasm, which is very visible on social networks.
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