Very often, women in ancient Greek mythology are classified into two categories. They are either murderous sorceresses with a dreadful fate or virtuous and tragic pawns with negligible impact.

Circe is different. She is one of the few women in antiquity who is allowed to have power and is not punished for it at the end of the story. She is neither wicked nor innocent, but rather complex.

Circe represents female power, and this both challenges and frightens. She is the woman who has more power than society says she should have.

Miller, with unique lyricism and mastery, weaves the character of Circe, bringing her mythical creatures and adventures into the present and demonstrating how relevant her story remains.