Myth Retold: Medusa

by Winter J. Kiakas

Myth Retold is a series of short short stories retelling mythology through a queer lense.

Cornered as the elusive love-interest to the horrible God of the Sea, Medusa strikes a deal with Athena to save herself from a terrible fate. She accepts the chance to become a gorgon, a monstrous form which soon becomes a prize of considerable acclaim for warriors and heroes across Ancient Greece. Until one of these heroes proves to be very different to those she’s faced before…

INCLUSION CRITERIA

Although no characters are specifically labelled on-page, the author confirmed that multiple characters (Medusa, Perseus) are bisexual.

Author Winter Jay Kiakas identifies as bisexual.