by nflowers | Oct 24, 2023 | Gender, Group 1
In ancient Greek history, Circe, the Goddess of Sorcery, is an intriguing character with a captivating tale to tell. Madeline Miller, the author of ‘Circe,’ takes a fresh approach to her story. Instead of painting her as a typical wicked witch,...
by nflowers | Oct 17, 2023 | Gender, Group 1
The image I have chosen is a painting that depicts a scene from Odysseus’ stay on Circe’s island, where he confronts Circe and demands her to free him and his men. In terms of fashion, we see Odysseus wearing what appears to be traditional Greek armor,...
by nflowers | Oct 12, 2023 | Gender, Group 1
Introduction The 10th book of ‘The Odyssey’ focuses on the accidental journey to the Island of Aeaea, where the witch, Circe, lives. From her palace, she turns Odysseus’ men into pigs and locks them in cages, where they wait to be eaten by Circe. In...