Circe

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Circe, the mythological witch born to the sun god Helios, faces rejection from her divine family and discovers her own powerful magic. Exiled to a remote island, she learns to master her craft while crossing paths with iconic figures from Greek mythology.

A captivating retelling of Circe’s journey from outcast goddess to formidable witch, blending myth, magic, and survival.

Born in the house of Helios, the mighty Titan and god of the sun, Circe is unlike her divine kin-lacking their beauty and voice, she is shunned and isolated. Seeking companionship, she turns to mortals and uncovers a forbidden power: witchcraft.

When love compels Circe to cast a dark spell, Zeus punishes her by banishing her to the distant island of Aiaia. There, she hones her magical abilities, drawing strength from the natural world around her.

Though isolated, Circe’s exile is far from lonely. Many legendary figures come through her island, including Hermes the messenger god, Daedalus the craftsman, a ship carrying the golden fleece, and the cunning Odysseus on his epic journey home.

In a world where a solitary woman faces great danger, Circe’s independence provokes the anger of both gods and men. To protect what she loves, she must choose between the divine realm she was born into and the mortal world she has grown to cherish.

Madeline Miller brings the ancient world vividly to life, weaving a mesmerizing tale of gods and heroes, magic and monsters, transformation and survival.

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