Medusa: An Interview with Julie Berry
From Greek Mythology Retold by Janell Rhiannon
September 14, 2025 · 41 min
About this episode
An exploration of Medusa's significance in the modern era through an interview with author Julie Berry.
An exploration of what Medusa means in the modern era. I talk with NYT best selling author Julie Berry about her new book If Looks Could Kill and how Medusa's story still shapes power, rage, and transformation today. If Looks Could Kill 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: Julie Berry
Topics covered
- Medusa
- modern interpretation
- power
- rage
- transformation
Keywords
- Greek mythology
- epic retellings
- If Looks Could Kill
- Homeric Chronicles
Mentioned in this episode
Products: If Looks Could Kill, Homeric Chronicles Series
Books & works: Medusa: An Interview with Julie Berry, If Looks Could Kill, The Homeric Chronicles, Homeric Chronicles
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