[1][2] Stories from this genre aim to combine mythological themes like birth, death, and love with modern philosophies of feminism and empowerment.
[3] One of the first examples of the genre is The Penelopiad (2005) written by Margaret Atwood that tells the events of Homer's The Odyssey, specifically the tragedy of Penelope, in the 21st century.
Although the series takes place in the Trojan War, the book gained popularity for its focus on LGBTQ+ relationships.
[6] Another popular book was Mythos (2017) by Stephen Fry which is composed of several Greek tales retold and modernized.
[3] Recently, the genre was put into scrutiny during the release of the controversial book Crown of Starlight by Cait Corran.