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Circe: A winningly feminist retelling/expansion
"When I was born, the name for what I was did not exist." Thus begins Circe's self-told tale, and the yet-to-be-invented descriptor she references here is "witch," though it could just as easily, and perhaps more significantly for this story, be "independent woman," since both concepts, it turns out, are equally confounding to Titan, Olympian, and mortal alike, much to the reader's satisfaction.
Beyond that bedeviling of the uber-powerful, there's a lot that satisfies (and more) here: Madeline Miller's lovely prose, how she stays faithful to the myths but fills the spaces between them with a rich originality, the manner in which the tale creates tension despite the fact we know how many of its parts end, the many times we dip into and out of storytelling as we hear of Theseus and the Minotaur or Achilles and Hector, and the way the familiar is constantly being told slant, challenging millennia of storytelling where "humbling woman seems a chief pastime of poets."
One such poet — Homer — grants Circe a mere handful of lines, making her a literal detour on a great hero's adventures. But hers is the voice in Circe (2018), and that great hero, important as he is in this story, doesn't even appear until a little past the halfway point; this time he is merely a waypoint on Circe's journey toward her own destiny.
It's a long journey, given that she is an immortal, and it begins in the halls of her father, the sun god Helios, where she witnesses the torture of Prometheus (before the cliff and eagle), who becomes a sort of standard by which she measures her choices. The rest of her days, if she's lucky, she's merely ignored; otherwise she suffers the daily taunts of her sister Pasiphae, the other nymphs, and both her parents. Her only refuge is her brother Aeetes, but after Pasiphae is married off to Minos and heads off to Crete (where she'll birth the Minotaur), Aeetes abruptly departs to found his kingdom of Colchis (where he will hoard the Golden Fleece and father Medea).
Alone, Circe meets a mortal fisherman, Glaucos, and the two eventually become lovers, which is how Circe comes into her power as a witch (all her mother's children are witches). Seeking to make him immoral so they can be together, she successfully transforms him into a sea god, but this only makes him see "dull" Circe as beneath him. When he turns his eye to Scylla, a beautiful but cruel nymph, Circe uses her magic again, this time turning Scylla into the six-headed sea monster most of us know her as. For this she is banished to the lonely, uninhabited island of Aiaia, where she begins the second part of her life.
Her isolation is broken over the centuries by visits from Hermes, a ship from her sister (captained by Daedalus) to bring her to Crete to assist in the birthing of the minotaur, meetings with Medea and Jason and her brother, and, most personally tragically, a landing of lost seafarers that ends in rape, something well foreshadowed throughout Circe in the many ways females are casually and cruelly treated, as when Circe complains to Hermes about wayward nymphs being sent by their fathers to her island, and he suggests she "take them to your bed":
"That is absurd," I said. "They would run screaming."
"Nymphs always do," he said. "But I'll tell you a secret: they are terrible at getting away."
After the rape, Circe turns coldly lethal. Instead of cloaking her island from sailors, something she readily admits she could have done easily, she allows them to land, replaying the same scene again and again:
They all had the same desperate story … There was always a leader … The bench would scrape and he would stand. The men watched … They wanted the freeze, the flinch, the begging…
Now though, the scene has a different ending:
It was my favorite moment, seeing them frown and try to understand why I wasn't afraid … Then I plucked them. Their backs bent … they thrashed … Their screams broke into squeals.
Eventually, of course, Odysseus does show up, and Circe's life takes another turn as the two becomes lovers, but in a complicated, adult fashion — not a swooning "love-of-the-dashing-hero" but one where she is well aware of his flaws and meets him as peer or more, god to mortal. Though, of course, she bitingly reports, the later stories will have none of that:
I was not surprised by the portrait of myself: the proud witch undone before the hero's sword, kneeling and begging for mercy. Humbling women seems to me to be a chief pastime of poets. As if there can be no story unless we crawl and weep.
As he must, Odysseus is eventually on his way to his own story, but Circe's continues, though I'll leave the rest of it, perfectly set up and perfectly closed out, for the reader to enjoy. Circe is beautifully written, impeccably structured, thematically tight, but what carries the novel is Circe's voice: one that is at turns elegiac, reflective, bitter, sharply funny, regretful, joyful, but always real. "The goddess with the voice of a human," indeed.
~Bill Capossere
In myth, Circe always tends to star in someone else's show. Most will recognise her name from The Odyssey, in which she features as Odysseus's paramour for a couple of months before he jets off on his adventures again. Hence why Madeline Miller's treatment of her story is being hailed as a feminist retelling. From her humble beginnings in her father's palace to her rise as a powerful witch, this is a portrait of Circe never seen before.
Like all good myths, Circe is something of an origins story. The tale begins with Circe as a child, growing up in her father's — Helios, the sun god — palace. Both her parents think Circe is a dullard. Her cruel siblings tease her remorselessly, yet she keeps coming back to try to win the approval of her father. After witnessing the punishment of Prometheus (he's banished to have his liver eternally pecked away by birds), Circe develops a deep interest and sympathy for mortals. Not long after, she falls in love with a fisherman, Glaucos, and turns him into a god.
It's the first taste Circe has of her own witchcraft, and it's not until she is banished to an island for using it that she really begins to get a sense of her power. Over the coming years she refines her skill, and it's not until she is summoned to her sister's home (in a brief hiatus from her banishment) that she realises that her power surpasses even her sibling's.
Of course, those who have read The Odyssey will know that Circe's story is gearing towards Odysseus's arrival on her island. He does indeed make his appearance and it is not long before Circe has fallen for him. Miller's dealings with Odysseus are actually amongst the most interesting in her adaptation of the myth. He's presented as a deeply nuanced and flawed character, an angle The Odyssey certainly doesn't present.
Circe does at times feel like a who's who of Greek myth. There are cameos from Athena, Hermes, Jason and Medea, not to mention the small retellings of lesser myths that pepper the prose. This does, at times, feel unnecessary, and you wonder whether Miller shouldn't have saved a few for her next book.
The prose will also be divisive. Many have hailed Miller's writing as beautifully lyrical, but sometimes it's just a bit too much. The endless similes can just be a bit dodgy:
Athena snapped each word like a dove's neck.
And, my personal favourite:
The sun seemed to drop into the sea like a falling plate.
There is no doubt that some passages are lyrical and a pleasure to read, but perhaps a few of the more purple descriptions could have been culled.
For two thirds of Circe, the plot was geared towards Odysseus's arrival on the island, but after his departure, the story seemed to lose a bit of steam. The pacing at around the two-thirds mark lost momentum, although a satisfying climax compensated for the lull.
For lovers of myth, Circe will be a wonderful read (though one wonders what actual classicists will have to say about the adaptation). Though not quite a feminist icon, Miller's treatment of Circe provides a portrait of a woman who finds her voice and happiness eventually (albeit with a man). A great summer read.
~Ray McKenzie
Published April 10, 2018. In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child–not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power–the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves. Threatened, Zeus banishes her to a deserted island, where she hones her occult craft, tames wild beasts and crosses paths with many of the most famous figures in all of mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus and his doomed son Icarus, the murderous Medea, and, of course, wily Odysseus. But there is danger, too, for a woman who stands alone, and Circe unwittingly draws the wrath of both men and gods, ultimately finding herself pitted against one of the most terrifying and vengeful of the Olympians. To protect what she loves most, Circe must summon all her strength and choose, once and for all, whether she belongs with the gods she is born from, or the mortals she has come to love. With unforgettably vivid characters, mesmerizing language and page-turning suspense, Circe is a triumph of storytelling, an intoxicating epic of family rivalry, palace intrigue, love and loss, as well as a celebration of indomitable female strength in a man's world.
July 9th, 2018. Bill Capossere and Ray McKenzie´s rating: 5 | Madeline Miller | Stand-Alone | SFF Reviews, We Love This! | 3 comments |
RACHAEL "RAY" MCKENZIE, with us since December 2014, was weaned onto fantasy from a young age. She grew up watching Studio Ghibli movies and devoured C.S. Lewis' CHRONICLES OF NARNIA not long after that (it was a great edition as well -- a humongous picture-filled volume). She then moved on to the likes of Pullman's HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy and adored The Hobbit (this one she had on cassette -- those were the days). A couple of decades on, she is still a firm believer that YA and fantasy for children can be just as relevant and didactic as adult fantasy. Her firm favourites are the British greats: Terry Pratchett, Douglas Adams and Neil Gaiman, and she's recently discovered Ben Aaronovitch too. Her tastes generally lean towards Urban Fantasy but basically anything with compelling characters has her vote.
Jana Nyman / May 10, 2018
GIMME GIMME GIMME GIMME
*ahem*
Yeah, this sounds good. :)
Bill Capossere / May 11, 2018
Can't wait to hear what you think! (I'm begging my wife to hurry up and finish her current book so she can move on to this–can't happen fast enough as far as I'm concerned)
Out of curiosity, what book is she currently reading?
Circe: Un relato de expansión ganadora y feminista Circe relato de expansión Circe feminista Madeline Miller Circe Circe Teseo Minotauro Aquiles y Héctor Circe - […] Fuente: fantasyliterature.com […]


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"The West Wing" is an oldie but goodie in simple terms but is far more complex than this adage attributes.
The series, created and produced by Aaron Sorkin, was created in the late years of the 90s as a look into the day-to-day activities of the personal staff of a fictional President of the United States. The fictional President being Josiah "Jed" Bartlett, played by Martin Sheen, taking the place in history of George W. Bush in a fictionalized version of the 2000 election cycle. Among his senior staff are chief of staff Leo McGarry, portrayed by the late John Spencer, deputy chief of staff Josh Lyman, played by Bradley Whitford, communications director Toby Ziegler, played Richard Schiff, deputy communications director Sam Seaborn, played by Rob Lowe, and press secretary Claudia Jean "C.J." Cregg.
The show was groundbreaking in a number of ways. Firstly, it took many production changes to even develop it, meaning that it wasn't a rushed product in any sense. The show's conception had a rocky start though. Network executives were unsure of the projected success, citing that Americans might not be so keen to watch a show centered on politics. The 20th century was rife with political scandal and upheaval, so their fears and concerns were definitely founded. However, these fears and concerns were completely wrong, because "the West Wing" took off like Air Force One.
The show became much like the popular "Law and Order" in the sense that Americans could not get enough of this show. It provided a version of reality that Americans became comforted by. The fantastical scenario of "healthy bipartisanship" seemed insane in the current political climate. Citizens were still rocked from both the controversial 2000 election featuring the Gore-Bush recount, and during the series' run, the nation was rocked by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The show provided cultural chicken soup, so to speak. However, the show's seven seasons are also known for the tackling of real-world issues and not all episodes are for the faint of heart.
Another facet of the show's impact is related directly to its characters. Sorkin took these almost mythical yet ultimately mundane political positions and made brilliant and diverse characters out of them. Like many TV shows of the era, the writers give the main characters the issues to deal with such as McGarry being a recovering alcoholic, or Cregg having a parent with rapidly developing Alzheimer's disease. The acting is stellar in "The West Wing" to the point where it almost feels like live theatre. The energy and rhetoric utilized by the characters harkens back to a time of great poetry in everyday language. The show and cast won a total of 26 Emmy awards over the course of its seven seasons.
They truly don't make TV like "The West Wing" anymore. "The West Wing" wasn't concerned if people were going to find their show controversial or if they were going to agree with the staffers and president. They were concerned with a making a moving artistic product. Currently, the show can be found on Netflix and this critic encourages each and every person to give the show a try. It will certainly win the vote in trying political times.
Brock Willard
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The evening will follow last years popular format and will include an extensive buffet meal followed by musical entertainment for dancing to be provided again as last year by Steve Kenny.
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by TV Scoop - Dec 1, 2022
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by TV Scoop - Nov 23, 2022
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Some boys from third class participated in a Sciath na Scol football tournament today. Goals and points were scored by hand passing or kicking the ball into a circular net that was mounted to the wall.
The boys were outstanding. They were courageous, skillful and determined. The future of St. Joseph's football endeavours look promising!!


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Malaysia A Sitting Duck For Terrorism – Why Najib Regime Can't Handle It
Not all Muslims are terrorists, but all terrorists are Muslims. Is this a fair statement to the 2 billion Muslim populations on planet Earth? But does it really matter whether the statement is true or otherwise when these terrorists practically attack and kill everyone – Muslims or non-Muslims – who doesn't subscribe to their version of Islam or beliefs?
Actually, the world would be a better place to live if the terrorists were genuinely Muslims because hypothetically, they wouldn't and shouldn't kill fellow Muslim brothers and sisters. Hence, after thousands of years of killing non-Muslims, the non-believers should have had faced extinction. The world that we see today would consist of Muslims only.
But that didn't happen, did it? The latest terror attack in Jakarta, Indonesia, is yet another proof that terrorists – ISIS – does not discriminate through the lenses of race or religious when come to killing. They attacked Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, France, Russia, U.S., Australia, Turkey and now, Indonesia – the world's most populous Muslim country.
The point is, while Muslims were offended to be seen as terrorist associates, they did not condemn these terrorists who happen to be Muslims. At least they didn't condemn terrorism at the same scale they did to Charlie Hebdo who trolled the Muslims with some stupid cartoons belittling Prophet Muhammad. Thus, Muslims were seen as supporting terrorism.
In fact, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, a Muslim himself, was so excited by ISIS that he told his 3-million UMNO members to learn from the terror group not many moons ago. Not only Mr. Najib supported extremism in the form of terrorism, his regime also promotes racism, to which ISIS doesn't believe. In a way, ISIS is better than UMNO (*grin*).
Understandably, Malaysia has raised its alert to the "highest level" after Jakarta's terrorist attack. After all, if ISIS couldn't care less about attacking a nation whereby 87% of its 255 million people are Muslim, what are the chances that Malaysia would be an exception? Can Malaysia really stop any ISIS attacks, or at least better prepared than Indonesia to contain one when it happens?
It took Indonesian security forces about 3-hour to end the attack near a Starbucks cafe and Sarinah, Jakarta's oldest department store, after a group of ISIS terrorists traded gunfire with police and blew themselves up. At least 7 people were killed, including a Canadian and an Indonesian, with the remaining 5 being the attackers, including a suicide bomber.
Indonesia has wide experience dealing with terrorism where past major attacks occured almost like an annual event – 2000, 2002-2005, 2009. Malaysia, on the other hand has been lucky as terror attacks are virtually non-existent, for as long as one can remember. Najib administration is inexperienced to deal with a terror attack similar to Jakarta's, let alone one like Paris'.
Just like Indonesia, it's a public knowledge that Malaysia is a breeding ground for terrorists especially in the southern Thailand and Sabah. Jemaah Islamiah, Abu Sayyaf, Tanzim Al-Qaeda, Kumpulan Mujahidin Malaysia and Darul Islam Sabah are some of the known terror groups in Malaysia. And the government has done nothing to wipe them out, once and for all.
More than 100 Malaysian radicals have gone to the Middle East fighting for ISIS. Just like Indonesia, some of these radicals-turned-terrorists might have already returned home without Special Branch knowing it. It doesn't help the situation when Special Branch resources were diverted to spy on opposition politicians after PM Najib's various scandals.
If Sabah invasion by malnourished, old, sarong-and-slippers-wearing Sulu army was any indicator, the Malaysian Army's capability under Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein is already a question mark. Throw in a glutton police chief who eats, sleeps and plays Twitter but couldn't tell the nationality of 2 suicide bombers who killed 30 people, you can smell a "disaster" miles away.
Besides incompetency, Najib administration is also corrupted to the core. As long as money changes hands, everything can be bought. The discovery of 139 graves and 28 transit camps near the Malaysia-Thailand border last year was the best sign that human trafficking business had been running for years, with authorities looking the other way.
Has there been any major arrest or prosecution after the human-trafficking scandal? Zero, Zilch, Nada. That's because the corruption involved, if traced on its chain of command, would implicate some very top military and police officers. Like it or not, corruption breeds "see no terrorist, hear no terrorist, speak no terrorist" policy among authorities.
When ISIS strikes Malaysia, most likely PM Najib Razak would disappear, hiding away as usual. If he couldn't even handle the missing MH370 and the IACC conference, it would be a miracle if he could lead the country during a terror attack. The country would virtually be leaderless; with Defence Minister Hishammuddin and Home Minister Zahid Hamidi looking at each other clueless.
Perhaps IGP Khalid Abu Bakar could send a tweet of warning to ISIS not to underestimate his 126,000 police force, like he normally does. Perhaps he should also send a tweet with a threat of arrest to ISIS, if they dare to challenge his authority. And he should definitely tweet about sedition charges to be slapped on ISIS terrorists. Yeah baby, it's time to see if the IGP's blue bird (*oops*), the tweet is mightier than the sword (*grin*).
Here's One Country ISIS Fears The Most But Never Talked About
UMNO Leaders On ISIS Hit List – You Reap What You Sow1
Here's Why ISIS' Paris Attacks & New Threats Are Such A Big Deal
Congrats Najib, There're 2 Terror Groups Under Your Regime2
Danger Of "See No Terrorist, Hear No Terrorist, Speak No Terrorist" Policy
Missing Jet – Results of Endless Corruption, Incompetence, Extremism
Corruption, Countries, Crisis, Government, Military, Twitter, War
Comment by An ordinary duck on January 15, 2016 at 4:45 pm
The already have a good plan in the event of such crisis. Didn't some people say on the internet that there is a VIP plane all fueled and ready to take off on very short notice? Within 30 seconds of any loud "pop" sound, you can be assured that this plane will be in the air. That is how good the plan is. As for the rest … you said it … "sitting ducks". Quack! Quack!
Comment by Shorea on January 18, 2016 at 7:07 am
Terrorism is an act of senseless violence. This would include school shootings and violence in general that occur without any reason (recall the Batman premier shootings). I do not recall school shooters and Batman killer to be Muslims. While it is fair to state that a good portion of these children who kill themselves are born Muslim. Too much CIA meddling