“Look at the great gifts the gods have given you, Athene's tapestry proclaims. Arachne's response is very detailed in its execution, but very simple in its message: the price is too high.” ArtPowerSacrificeFeminismMythologyRebellionGods And Mortals Book:Divine Might - Goddesses in Greek Myth Source: Divine Might - Goddesses in Greek Myth
“Andromeda wondered why they had made an altar from a box and a basket, but she already knew the answer. These [priests] didn't care about Poseidon, for all that they served in his temple and grew fat on his offerings. They didn't revere him in celebration, they lived only to punish those who blasphemed. And the daughter of those who blasphemed...” MythologyReligious ViolenceReligious Tradition Book:Stone Blind Source: Stone Blind
“Why would anyone love a monster?' asked Perseus. 'Who are you to decide who is worthy of love?' said Hermes. 'I mean, I wasn't...' 'And who are you to decide who is a monster?' added the messenger god.” LoveMythologyMonstersWorthy Of LoveGreek Myths Book:Stone Blind: Medusa's Story Source: Stone Blind: Medusa's Story
“There is even an opposing theory to the Gaia thesis: that instead of a Mother Earth which nourishes and cherishes us, we instead inhabit a planet that is determined to extinguish us. It is called the Medea hypothesis.” Mythology Book:Pandora's Jar: Women in the Greek Myths Source: Pandora's Jar: Women in the Greek Myths