Medium Rare: An interview with A. Natasha Joukovsky

About this episode

Janell Rhiannon interviews A. Natasha Joukovsky about her novel Medium Rare, exploring themes of hubris and fate in relation to Greek mythology.

Today on Greek Mythology Retold I interview Natasha Joukovsky about her novel Medium Rare , a modern reinterpretation of the myth of Icarus told through the voice of a contemporary Cassandra. We talk about hubris, fate, warning signs, and how the ancient cautionary tale of flying too close to the sun still echoes in modern stories. If you love Greek mythology, myth retellings, and the deeper themes behind the Trojan War traditions, this conversation explores how those ideas continue to evolve today. Medium Rare Explore more Greek myth and epic retellings: The Homeric Chronicles , an adult fantasy series inspired by Greek mythology and the Trojan War. Homeric Chronicles Series

People in this episode

Guest: A. Natasha Joukovsky

Topics covered

• Greek mythology
• myth retellings
• Icarus
• Cassandra
• hubris
• fate
• Trojan War

Keywords

• modern reinterpretation
• cautionary tale
• ancient myths

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Medium Rare, Homeric Chronicles

Books & works: Medium Rare, Greek Mythology Retold, The Homeric Chronicles, Homeric Chronicles

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