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Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
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Synopsis
In this vivid reimagining of a classical Greek myth, the eponymous Greek heroine Alcetis, known as the good wife because she loved her husband so much that she died to save his life, tells about her childhood, her marriage to the young king of Pherae, and what happened during the three days she spent in the underworld before being rescued by Heracles. Set in the world of Mycenaean Greece.
Is Alcestis appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This Greek myth retelling explores mature themes of sacrifice, death, marriage, and the underworld. Contains some sexual content and deals with complex emotional territory around duty and love.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, death, death of a loved one, and grief.
Who'll love this
Teens interested in Greek mythology will appreciate this fresh perspective on a classic story told from a woman's point of view.