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The biggest movie of the summer, The Odyssey, opens in theaters nationwide this weekend. In honor of the premiere, today's roundup is all about mythology. We’ve curated the best movies, books, and shows keeping ancient epics alive.
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Gods & Monsters: The Best Movies Based on Ancient Greek Mythology
From the siege of Troy to the gods of Mount Olympus, these films take Greek mythology's biggest stories and put them on the big screen.
The Odyssey
After a decade fighting in the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a perilous journey home to Ithaca… if the monsters and gods let him. Starring an absurd amount of A-list actors (Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya, and more) and directed by Christopher Nolan, it’s safe to say this will be one of the biggest movies of the year.
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Rewriting the Myths: Books Reimagining Ancient Epics
These novels take stories thousands of years old and prove there are still new angles to explore, from Medusa's perspective to Achilles and Patroclus's love affair.
Circe
by Madeline Miller
Circe is born a strange, powerless daughter of the sun god Helios, until she discovers a gift none of the Olympians have: witchcraft. Banished by Zeus, her island becomes a crossroads for Daedalus, Medea, and a wily traveler named Odysseus. Madeline Miller turns mythology's most feared witch into someone worth rooting for.
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The Best Shows Bringing Ancient Legends to Life
These shows prove ancient stories still make for great television when done right.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Percy Jackson finds out he's the son of Poseidon, then gets ten days to stop an all-out war between the gods by tracking down Zeus's missing master bolt. Walker Scobell, Leah Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri finally give Rick Riordan's books the adaptation they deserved, with Season 3 already confirmed for later this year.
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