Medusa burton6/25/2023 ![]() I really wanted to understand or interpret for myself and for a modern readership, where that sense of her monstrosity came from, and who put her there.’ I found that very interesting because we only really think of her as this kind of monstrosity, this hideous figure that men fear. And when Ovid refers to her, he does refer to her as a beautiful young woman, or that she had been. His whole purpose is to behead her and that kind of proves his bravery. I think I wanted to sort of swivel the point of view because she really, in traditional verse, has been a cypher for Perseus’ hero journey. Is this where you wanted to start with your retelling?’ ![]() We don't know much about what she thought about what was happening to her. Mark said, ‘So we don't know much about Medusa. Also, the Versace symbol, which is the woman with the head of snakes.’ ‘I really only knew her from the painting by Caravaggio, which is a very famous almost circular self-portrait of him, but as Medusa. ‘I didn’t know many references,’ said Jessie. ‘Often with Greek legends, there are many sources, many different variations. Mark began the interview asking what Medusa references Jessie drew upon for her novel. ![]()
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