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Geek Dad
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Dad
Review – Absolute Wonder Woman #9: Maze of the Minotaur
Absolute Wonder Woman #9 cover, via DC Comics. Ray: This series has delved into Greek mythology in a way Wonder Woman comics rarely do, and that's one of the secret weapons that makes it a serious contender for the best book DC is putting out right now. It's a superhero book, it's a darker mirror to its hero, and it's an epic fantasy all at the same time – and that allows it to shift tones dramatically in a single issue. When this issue kicks off, Diana is facing off against the mysterious Doctor Poison and her swarm of robotic spiders. But in defeating this villain, she's able to get some critical information – about the existence of a massive labyrinth that was the site of the last time an Amazon was sighted. Although Steve Trevor tries to convince her to wait for information, Diana is undeterred – and a flashback to a strange dream Diana had in the underworld ages ago indicate that there may be some connection to this strange woman in the maze. Interrogation. Via DC Comics. Then, the second half of the issue turns into a full-on supernatural adventure, as Diana enters the labyrinth – and this is where Hayden Sherman really shines. They create a visual of the classic Greek myth that is somehow both incredibly vast and incredibly claustrophobic at the same time. It also features the return of one of my favorite characters from Wonder Woman lore – Ferdinand. This massive minotaur was a friend of Diana and cook at the Amazonian embassy in the original comic – but this isn't a kinder and gentler universe. This is a world where Ferdinand has been fighting for his life in the maze since his birth, and Diana is the first person to help him in all that time. This is a great scene, but there's a mysterious presence in the maze lurking over all of this – and when it's revealed at the end, it's a great cliffhanger. Fantastic issue, and the start to the biggest-scale adventure yet. To find reviews of all the DC issues, visit DC This Week. GeekDad received this comic for review purposes. Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
Geek Girl Authority
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Book Review: WEARING THE LION
Thank you to DAW Books for sending me a copy of Wearing the Lion in exchange for an honest review. Upon his birth, the future famed hero Heracles dedicates his deeds to Hera. He's unaware, however, that she is the goddess responsible for his suffering. Eventually, Hera's rage leads her to send Furies to drive Heracles mad, resulting in the accidental murder of his own children. Desperate for answers, Heracles and his wife set out for vengeance. But instead of slaying monsters on the quests Hera assigns to mislead him, Heracles begins healing by caring for them. As Heracles gathers followers, Hera must confront her own guilt, and the consequences of the path she set him on. RELATED: New Release Radar: New Books Coming Out On June 17 If you read John Wiswell's debut, Someone to Build a Nest In , you'll know exactly what vibes to expect from his follow-up. Wearing the Lion is a fun, slightly over-the-top and surprisingly tender story of monsters, revenge and found family unlike any other retelling of Greek mythology you've read before. This is a story that focuses heavily on redemption and personal growth, alongside wild antics and some hilariously ridiculous dialogue. One of Wearing the Lion 's greatest strengths is the dichotomy between the two narrators. Each chapter swaps points of view between Hera and Heracles, leading to moments both comedic and powerful. Hera is a true goddess, portrayed with fury, frustration, love and cunning. Her emotional turmoil drives her, for good or for evil. Heracles, on the other hand, starts out bright-eyed, literally worshipping Hera. He remains oblivious to her hatred for him, blinded by his love and devotion for the goddess he's named after. RELATED: Book Review: Love at Second Sight Cracks begin to surface, however, after Hera's actions result in the death of his children. He doesn't know it was her fault, and so he continues praying to her. But instead of answering Heracles' prayers, Hera sends him on '12 labors' to keep him from discovering the truth. But instead of attacking them with hatred and pain, Heracles tackles each task with love and understanding. There's an innocence to Heracles that you just don't see in other Greek mythology retellings. His main goal isn't violence. Instead, he's desperate to protect and care for those around him, even from himself. It isn't just Heracles that gains a humanizing factor in Wearing the Lion . Hera is a goddess often portrayed on the sidelines of mythology, Zeus' wife and somewhat of a nag. Here, however, she's truly complicated. After yet another betrayal by Zeus, readers can easily comprehend her misplaced anger towards Heracles. While she's the goddess of families, she's exhausted by the role and the behavior of those around her. As a result, she has so much pain and rage that she can't consider the consequences of her actions. It's a truly unique depiction of a familiar figure in mythology. RELATED: 5 Retellings of Classic Stories You Need to Read If you're looking for a version of Greek mythology that's both dark and violent and endearingly sweet, check out Wearing the Lion . Wiswell brings redemption and a humanizing touch to a familiar story, changing it in ways you won't expect. Wearing the Lion is out now and available from your local independent bookstore or TW: abandonment, alcohol, blood, child death, confinement, cursing, death, excrement, fatphobia, fire/fire injury, gaslighting, grief, infidelity, injury/injury detail, panic attacks/disorders, pregnancy, suicidal thoughts, torture, violence, vomit, war 8 LGBTQ+ Books to Keep Pride Going for the Rest of 2025
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Another PS5 Exclusive Quietly Delayed to 2026
There seems to have been a lot of delays for various first-party projects. The latest supposedly impacts a many PlayStation fans are eager to see in action. According to Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb, the previously rumored Greek God of War game for PS5 has been pushed to 2026. During Grubb and Mike Minotti's latest episode of Last of the Nintendogs, Grubb let out that little 'nugget' during the Super Chats portion of the show. 'I have Marathon and the unannounced new God of War Greek project, which I heard was pushed into 2026, as well.' Rumors about the Greek God of War project have been swirling quite a bit this year. Back in January this year, fans began speculating that the next iteration of the beloved PlayStation series would be heading to Egypt. However, known insider Tom Henderson claimed it would be set in Greece, which Grubb has since corroborated. In terms of what this new God of War game entails, it is rumored to be a spin-off. Specifically, it will supposedly be a 2.5D metroidvania and feature Kratos before he becomes a god. It is also claimed that Deimos would return. Of course, like all rumors, it might be best to take it with a grain of salt. As of now, the Greek God of War project has yet to be formally revealed by Sony. Even if true, the game's development timeline can change at any moment, which lead to these supposed internal delays. For PS5 and PS4 players itching to play a God of War game set in Greece, God of War 3 Remastered is available to purchase on the PS Store. PS Plus Premium subscribers can play the game at no additional cost. The post Another PS5 Exclusive Quietly Delayed to 2026 – Report appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.
Fox News
14-06-2025
- General
- Fox News
Long-lost sanctuary to Greek god discovered by archaeologists: 'Larger than life'
Archaeologists recently made numerous "spectacular" discoveries at a long-forgotten temple to an Ancient Greek god, according to local officials. The Department of Antiquities in Cyprus shared a Facebook post about the latest excavation on April 28. The site, the Sanctuary of Apollo at Frangissa, was first discovered in the 19th century before it was subsequently lost, the group said. Apollo, the god of archery and the son of Zeus, was venerated both in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. He was one of the 12 Olympian deities in Greek mythology, said to have lived upon Mount Olympus along with his father Zeus and sister Artemis. A German archaeologist named Max Ohnefalsch-Richter found the sanctuary in 1885, which the Department of Antiquities described as "one of the most spectacular finds of his time." "[It was] a richly furnished rural sanctuary of Apollo," said the post, which was translated from Greek to English. "It was furnished with a lavish abundance of votive statues numbering in the hundreds, some of which were of colossal dimensions." But the 19th-century excavation was hastily done — and Ohnefalsch-Richter covered the sanctuary up with dirt to preserve it. It was soon forgotten. "As the excavator completely covered the sanctuary, including the statue bases and walls, its location was eventually forgotten," the Facebook post noted. German archaeologists began a new search for the site in 2021. It was eventually found, and the latest excavation of the site recently wrapped up. This year, excavators found numerous statues of massive proportions, as well as votive statues that were found in the backfill area from 1885. "In the process, the walls of the dedication courtyard and over 100 statue bases, some of colossal size, were uncovered in large areas," the department said. "Apparently in 1885 [the votive statues] were not recognized as artifacts in the rush," the post continued. "They fundamentally expand our knowledge of this sacred place." Archaeologists also recently found "completely new types of statues" that were previously unknown. They plan to restore them to their original appearance. "The discovery of clearly larger-than-life feet, for example, means that the existence of colossal male limestone figures from archaic times can now be proven," the press release added. "Such larger-than-life figures were previously only known here in Frangissa made from terracotta, including the famous 'Colossus of Tamassos' in the Cyprus Museum exhibition." The release went on, "In addition, evidence of other previously unknown types of votive objects was also found, such as marbled glass beads or Egyptian amulets made of faience [tin-glazed pottery]." The statues also contained inscriptions in particular languages that give historians an idea of how old they were – possibly as far back as 2,700 years ago. "The discovery of two bases with inscriptions is spectacular," the statement read. "One is inscribed with several local Cypro-Syllabic characters, while the other refers in Greek letters to the Ptolemies, the Hellenistic rulers of Egypt who also controlled Cyprus at the time." "The existence of colossal male limestone figures from archaic times can now be proven." "It shows that the sanctuary played an important role not only in archaic times (7th and 6th centuries B.C.), but also after the end of the Cypriot kingdoms." Archaeologists also believe that the site went through a significant expansion during the end of the Cypriot kingdoms, which can be observed in the architecture. "During this time, a large peristyle courtyard was built next to the votive offering room, which was probably used for banquets." The department noted that the latest excavations "open up the possibility of exploring the architecture of the sanctuary, which was only inadequately documented by Ohnefalsch-Richte." The statement also said that "apparently" the "court had several phases of construction and utilization." "The further investigation of the preserved remains thus promises to provide important, far-reaching insights that will bring back to life the ritual behavior of past times and allow them to be seen in their original spatial setting."
Wall Street Journal
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
‘Penelope's Bones' Review: Queens of the Bronze Age
Novels that explore Greek mythology from the point of view of 'silenced' women now constitute their own popular genre: Madeline Miller's 'Circe' (2018), Natalie Haynes's 'A Thousand Ships' (2019) and Jennifer Saint's 'Atalanta' (2023), to name but a few. Emily Hauser, a lecturer in classics and ancient history at the University of Exeter, has also contributed to this trend, but her latest work, 'Penelope's Bones: A New History of Homer's World Through the Women Written Out of It' is something else altogether: a riveting narrative of the female figures of Homer's 'Iliad' and 'Odyssey' that draws on recent scholarship and archaeological discoveries. The author explores the roles and personalities of Homer's characters—the Greek beauty Helen, the enslaved girl Briseis, the Trojan royal Hecuba, the witch Circe, Odysseus' patient wife, Penelope, and so on—by examining real women of the Bronze Age archaeological and historical record. The result is a close study of the epic poems, a meditation on the lives of women then and now, an engaging history of scholarship, and an overview of the archaeology of the Bronze Age Aegean and beyond. Written with a novelist's flare, 'Penelope's Bones,' with its linked chapters, makes for a surprising page-turner. The bones of the title refer to the remains of a woman 'known to the researchers, somewhat unromantically, as I9033,' found in a royal burial site in the Peloponnese in Greece. Radiocarbon dating places the deceased at around the 14th century B.C., and she is buried with a queen's paraphernalia: 'gold leaf, beads of gold and semiprecious stones.' Ms. Hauser is not making the argument that this skeleton is actually the Penelope of the 'Odyssey' (her death, in any case, predates the traditional time of the Trojan War by a good century or two). The author is not, in other words, like the adventurer-cum-archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann (1822-90), who conducted excavations to prove the literal veracity of the epic poems. Rather, she is digging for the deeper truths in the poems, the real Bronze Age women affected by the violent deeds of men. Many other Mycenaean palaces and burials of the Greek Bronze Age, as well as countless artifacts and skeletal remains, have come to light since Schliemann's time. Ms. Hauser has the benefit not only of archaeological hindsight but of advances in science such as DNA testing. During the 19th and 20th centuries, the assumptions of early (usually male) archaeologists skewed their readings of excavations.
