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Natalie Haynes takes this ancient, often maligned myth and turns it inside out, giving voice to Medusa and the other women written out of, or vilified within, the traditional tale. The narrative moves between multiple perspectives, weaving humour and heartbreak together as it examines power, divine cruelty, and the price mortal women pay for the whims of gods. Haynes' trademark erudition and wit bring the ancient world vividly to life, while her feminist lens invites readers to reconsider a story they thought they knew. 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