Madeline Miller's "Circe" offers a fresh take on a character from ancient Greek mythology. Born to the sun god Helios and a sea nymph, Circe is an oddity in the world of gods. When she discovers her inherent powers of witchcraft, she's scorned and shunned, leading Zeus to banish her to the remote island of Aiaia. Here, her powers mature, and her island becomes both a refuge and a prison. Throughout her life, Circe crosses paths with many of mythology's most renowned figures: Prometheus, who shares tales of humans; the cunning hero Odysseus, and the monstrous Minotaur And others. But it's not just the stories of these figures that captivate; it's Circe's own evolution. From a rejected nymph to a formidable witch, her journey is one of self-empowerment, love, loss, and finding one's place in the vast expanse of the universe. Through Miller's lyrical prose, we witness the journey of a woman who learns to harness her power and define her destiny.
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