Pandora's Jar: Women in the Greek Myths

revisiting greek mythology from a feminist perspective is good for the soul

these were the conversations surrounding myths that i think i really yearned for when i was big on my greek mythology phase. as much as i enjoyed the drama, there was always that sour taste in the back of my mouth; women always get the short end of the stick. so it was incredibly refreshing to revisit stories i have read many times with a focus on the women and how they were portrayed throughout various renditions of their stories.

i won't say i agree with everything the author says (tbh there were some parts where i feel there was reaching) but i'm really glad natalie haynes made me rethink these stories, and most importantly these women