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17th April 2017
Glorification, Degradation, and Restoration: Variations of Penthesilea, Queen of the Amazons
The telling of the tale of Penthesilea and Achilles did not end in antiquity. Penthesilea's story has captivated over a dozen writers from ancient times to the contemporary era, and their captivation has ushered in numerous rewritings of the tumultuous tale. Her story has been retold in many literary forms: epic poetry, short story, fictional biography, and drama, and each form brings a different lens through which to portray her character.