Modernizing Myth: Madeline Miller and the Continuation of the Monomyth

Greek mythology is generally looked upon as stagnated stories of made up characters and monsters; however, through the words one contemporary author, Madeline Miller, revealed to be a modern phenomenon, not solely classical one. This essay explores works Miller’s Young Adult novels, Song Achilles, Circe, Galatea that reveal unrepresented misunderstood segments mythology, interpreting them empower aspects only Antiquity but also society. Her interpretation inevitably encourages young readers challenge history people have normally accepted absolute truths, which allows myths more accessible reader while utilizing an evolving perspective. The she creates are different compared mainstream interpretations, they still authentic. In way, Miller Homer, adding ancient tapestry weaving in her own threads add myth transcend both time space.