Greek mythology retelling is a literary genre in which stories from classical Greek mythology are retold, placed in either a contemporary or a futuristic setting. Works in this genre aim to combine mythological themes such as birth, death and love with modern philosophies including feminism and empowerment.
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Notable ExampleThe Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller (2011) 1 Defining TraitCombines mythological themes such as birth, death and love with modern philosophies of feminism and empowerment 1 Sources
1. Greek mythology retelling - Wikipedia
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Madeline Miller's The Song of Achilles (2011)
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aim to combine mythological themes like birth, death, and love with modern philosophies of feminism and empowerment
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