Perhaps no character from Greek myth personified that dual nature better than the "terrible" Medusa. "She's beautiful and grotesque," says Syropoulos. "We feel repulsion, but also compassion.

Gorgon City: “We’ve always been fascinated by Greek mythology and stories. We have always felt that there is kind of ‘magic’ to that period of history and culture.

Gorgon is filled with lines that cut powerfully to the heart of such injustice. In a poem called “Hematologic,” Pietrucha envisions a resurrected Medusa reflecting on her wounds: I was loved not.

This article contains spoilers for Kaos. Kaos is a modern-day, darkly comic reworking of Greek myth. If, like me, you got hooked on it, you might be wondering what was actually taken from myth and ...

A must-have guide to who’s who in Greek myth, told in Albert’s direct and witty style, this book is a comprehensive guide to all the major characters you need to know about. It’s clear and ...