Medusa's Sisters
A vivid and moving reimagining of the myth of Medusa and the sisters who loved her.
The end of the story is only the beginning…
Even before they were transformed into Gorgons, Medusa and her sisters, Stheno and Euryale, were unique among immortals. Curious about mortals and their lives, Medusa and her sisters entered the human world in search of a place to belong, yet quickly found themselves at the perilous center of a dangerous Olympian rivalry and learned—too late—that a god's love is a violent one.
Forgotten by history and diminished by poets, the other two Gorgons have never been more than horrifying hags, damned and doomed. But they were sisters first, and their journey from sea-born origins to the outskirts of the Parthenon is a journey that rests, hidden, underneath their scales.
Monsters, but not monstrous, Stheno and Euryale will step into the light for the first time to tell the story of how all three sisters lived and were changed by each other, as they struggle against the inherent conflict between sisterhood and individuality, myth and truth, vengeance and peace.
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Lauren J. A. Bear
Lauren J.A. Bear is a writer whose passion for mythology and rich storytelling invites readers to explore ancient tales through fresh eyes. Born in Boston and raised along the shores of Long Beach, California, Lauren's connection to stories was sparked early on. She went on to study English at UCLA, and later earned a degree in Education from Loyola Marymount University. Over a decade spent teaching middle school Humanities helped her shape a deep understanding of history, literature, and the powerful impact of storytelling—tools she now brings to her writing.
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