Archaeologists Uncovered a Strange Carving of a Terrifying Mythical Figure

The more welcoming side of Medusa turns typical mythology upside down, with the smile likely designed to represent peace and ...
The Boston Globe

In Lauren J.A. Bear’s debut novel ‘Medusa’s Sisters,’ Greek mythology’s monstrous sisters tell of the cruelty and capriciousness of the Olympian gods in shaping their ...

Revisiting Greek myths with a female perspective has become something of a publishing trend in recent years. Debut author Lauren J.A. Bear adds “Medusa’s Sisters” to a growing shelf of ...
Seattle Times

New novel imagines the story of ‘Medusa’s Sisters’

In her debut novel, Seattle author Lauren J.A. Bear focuses on a forgotten part of the Medusa myth. Medusa wasn’t the only Gorgon — she had two sisters, Stheno and Euryale, who are rarely mentioned in ...
The Georgia Straight

“Monster” reframes Medusa as one of mythology’s most misunderstood villains

Get the best of Vancouver in your inbox, every Tuesday and Thursday. Sign up for our free newsletter. Direct Theatre Collective is bringing an intriguing twist to Vancouver’s theatre scene with ...