Penelope's Bones: A New History of Homer's World Through the Women Written out of It

Retellings of Greek myths are having a moment. Penelope’s Bones reminds readers that there is no authoritative, correct version of the women of Homeric myths. Circe shows up in our stories the way we need Circe to show up, based on our culture, our history, who has been telling her story, and the points they are trying to make. Even historians bring their own baggage to the stories. Penelope’s Bones is recommended to anyone who has ever been frustrated by the way the Amazons never seem to win wars, despite being described as such fearsome warriors.