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The story of Medusa has captivated us for thousands of years, that of the beautiful woman turned into a monster... Why has this myth permeated culture so much... and why do we need to revisit this ancient tale?
This week's Classical Wisdom Speaks Podcast is with Natalie Haynes, author of several books, including A Thousand Ships, which was a national bestseller and shortlisted for the 2020 Women’s Prize for Fiction. Natalie is also a comedian as well as a broadcaster for the BBC. She has written for The Times, The Independent, The Guardian, and The Observer and today’ we’ll talk about her newest book, Stone Blind.
You can purchase Stone Blind Here.
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