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5 Reasons to Read: "Circe" by Madeline Miller - Duration: 9:16.

Bibliophiles of the internet, my name's Adriana and today I'm back

to give you five reasons to read Madeline Miller's latest book, "Circe."

This is another of Miller's trademark mythological overhauls.

It's a slow-boiling, intimate character study about the title character, Circe,

who is daughter of Helios, god of the sun.

In her early life, she's very much overlooked and unloved. Her parents and siblings find her awful

to look at, and they tell her the very sound of her voice grates their souls. And because she's not prophesized

to be great or remarkable, they deem her existence as worthless.

Eventually, Circe discovers that she's a witch.

She can see the potential in raw ingredients around her and coax them into creating powerful reactions.

And while she's experimenting with this newfound skill,

she accidentally creates some equally powerful monsters.

Ultimately her father banishes her to a remote island known as Aiaia in the human world,

where she encounters all manner of visitors, divine and human alike.

When she's free of her family and their insistence upon her failure, she's finally able to carve out life for herself.

Reason number one why you should read this incredible book:

There's no single, definitive over-arching plot. And that is not, in any way, a bad thing.

This story is very different from "The Song of Achilles," which was about the machinations of war,

tragic romance, attempting to outrun fate. But that same writing style, that attention to metaphor,

that narrative closeness is still very much evident in this book.

And I enjoy that this story is told in a slow, linear fashion, where the instances of conflict are seen

as a string of encounters rather than the result of one *fixed* conflict.

It makes the narrative feel very open.

I think this story is told in a linear way, consistently from beginning to end, as an homage to the original texts.

That's something Miller does extremely well. You see the inspiration from classic Greek mythology—

—in the structure, in the cadence—but she introduces new energy and new life to these ancient texts.

She's able to maintain their integrity, but calls forth a new kind of intimacy

and also a deeper level of empathy for these unsung characters.

Another reason why I appreciate this book's structure is because it is reflective of life itself.

We build upon and grow from the encounters we have with others.

Meaningful encounters change the way we act and react, change the way we see the world or ourselves.

That's why I think it's so powerful to see Circe gradually growing as a person, as a witch, as a lover, as a parent,

to see the way she builds upon each interaction she has.

2. In this book, Miller attempts to retroactively restore dignity to feminine characters in myth.

And she succeeds.

I love that Madeline Miller takes characters who have only ever been fixed in myth as secondary

and transforms them into central characters in their *own* narrative.

This goes back to the structure, in a way, because no one would ever think of Circe as a driving force.

Like I said, there's no single conflict that holds her life together,

the way Patroclus was haunted by the Trojan War and Achilles' impending fate.

It's ambitious and daunting to take Circe's experiences, her personhood, and string it into an entire book,

but that's also the beauty of it.

You see how many people and Gods come across Circe's island, who touch her life in some way,

but we've never seen these interactions from Circe's perspective.

She's always the footnote in someone else's myth. But here, that idea's been completely flipped.

As I said, you have this thread of Circe trying come into her own, and you see all these incredible

mythological figures making an appearance in *her* life and not the other way around.

And Circe—while uncertain, while fearful, and accustomed to pain and loss—is not weak.

Everything she does, everything she takes on, is of her own accord, and she refuses to submit to the will of men,

which again, is something we've never really seen before in a mythological text.

Miller actually wrote a fantastic article about encountering sexism and misogyny in mythology

and in academia as a scholar of classics, and how she's wanted to restore Circe's dignity, in a sense, for years.

And sometimes dignity boils down to really sitting with a person, seeing that they're whole and imperfect,

and recognizing that everything they've been through matters.

That's why I think this story definitely succeeds in doing that

Also, if you're interested, I will of course link that article down below.

3. The story is really about discovering your own agency and reclaiming control over your own narrative.

Another powerful benefit of following Circe's life from the beginning is getting to see how much she changes.

Before her exile, she's subjected to her family's disdain, she's seen as a burden, as a blight on her family's name,

so she's very meek and fearful as a result.

She doesn't know much of the world, she does as she's told, she accepts her punishment as inevitable,

and goes where her father banishes her without complaint.

By the end, she's endured so much.

She's tired of accepting that the world is going to rip away the things she loves,

that all she has to look forward to is the loss of everyone she cares about.

She done being her father's pawn, being seen as expendable—and it's really incredible to witness.

That's what's so great about her being a witch.

It gives her a kind of control, a way to manipulate the world around her and her circumstances.

As the story goes on, she realizes that she doesn't have to sit around and wait for the next awful thing to happen.

She can protect herself, she can prevent unwanted visitors,

and if she doesn't know how to do something she can *learn*.

It's a testament to how we can break the mold, how we can leave behind what is expected of us.

When Circe realizes she has a choice, that she can atone for her mistakes and become something else

besides the burden she was cast as, she says:

"...that was only a shape I had been poured into. I did not have to keep it."

4. The story asks what it means to have a meaningful existence.

There's a constant discussion of the infinite vs. the finite.

In the opening chapters, there's a seed that's planted with Prometheus,

who was cruelly punished by Zeus for stealing fire and giving it to humans.

Circe is fascinated by this choice, because Prometheus' name literally means forethought.

Meaning he has premonitions. He's able to see things before they take place.

And so he knowingly gave fire to humans knowing he would be punished for it

and knowing exactly what that punishment would entail.

This is a fate Circe keeps close throughout her entire life, and she keeps returning to it.

I think she has that same urge in herself to reach for things that are finite, like humans,

and she wonders why that is.

Why do we love others knowing that one day they'll leave us or they'll be gone?

Why do we try to claim things that won't last forever?

Why do we stake so much of ourselves in things that are temporary, things that have limits?

It's especially fascinating to think about in relation to Circe and other immortals,

who have no concept of death, whose time on this earth is conceivably endless.

When that's your mindset, how can you fathom the here and the now? How do you organize your experiences?

So as an immortal, as someone who is constantly facing loss,

Circe is desperate to cling to any form of love or bright light that comes her way.

And even though she knows things will end, most likely not in her favor, her love is reckless and fierce.

There's something so powerful about someone who keeps reaching, who keeps trying,

and who decides for *herself* what has meaning and what does not.

And, 5. The story truly validates all different forms of love.

As I just said, Circe loves often and she loves fiercely. It doesn't always work out.

Sometimes people discard her without a thought

or betray her trust, but there is no shortage of love in her life.

She is a daughter, a sibling, a friend, a lover, a parent, a witch—and above all,

she is undyingly dedicated and loyal, sometimes to a fault.

I appreciate that this story isn't centered on romantic love.

It's about what Circe wants and the life she's trying to make for herself,

a life where she can breathe freely and be proud of the witch she is.

Along the way, she experiences all different types of love—platonic, familial, romantic, sexual—

—but I think it's important to note that she doesn't go after these things because they're convenient,

but because they're experiences she wants.

You see how, in the beginning, she thought she needed a man's love to be seen or to feel important.

But then she realizes that void can be filled with so many different kinds of love, most importantly self-love.

It's really great to see a woman who is alone, but who isn't lonely.

Or who *does* experience loneliness from time to time,

but realizes that might a symptom of missing something else.

As I said, Circe loves often, and she tries to keep the things she loves close to her,

just because so much has been taken away as matter of course.

Sometimes she's successful, sometimes she's not,

but each endeavor is deemed as equally lasting, impactful, and important.

Ultimately, love (or lack thereof) is what shapes the course of her life more than anything else.

And what we define *as* love changes as often as life itself.

Being able to read something new from Madeline Miller after all these years

was a really incredible, rewarding experience.

You don't need to have read "The Song of Achilles" to read this one,

and you don't even need a cursory knowledge of Greek myth to enjoy it,

because Madeline Miller will take care of you and fill you in along the way.

So I feel comfortable saying I definitely recommend this book!

So those were just a handful of my thoughts on "Circe" by Madeline Miller.

If you've read this book, or her previous book, please feel free to drop by the comments and discuss.

But that's everything I had for this review today. Thank you so much for watching this video.

I really hope that you enjoyed it, and I will catch YOU on the flip-side of the page.

Bye!

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For more infomation >> 5 Reasons to Read: "Circe" by Madeline Miller - Duration: 9:16.

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Сериал "Яма" / "Çukur" 31 серия. Фрагмент. Субтитры - Duration: 0:59.

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Dungeons & Dragons Factions - The Harpers - Duration: 5:25.

Hello everyone Jorphdan here the PH is silent.

Today I wanted to talk about factions.

There are certain factions in the forgotten realms your character can be a part of.

If you happen to play Adventure League these become more important because your factions

can aid your character in your game.

They're fun and each faction is kind of associated with a set type of character, but

really anyone can be a part of any faction.

The five factions are The Harpers, The Order of the Gauntlet, The Emerald Enclave, The

Lords' Alliance and The Zhentarim.

Let's start with the Harpers!

The Harpers are a force of good in Faerun.

It's a secret society that habitually worries about the effects of their actions on others.

"Do what is needful, but no more, lest the doing become more important than that deeds."

Famous words from Khelben Blackstaff Arunsun that the Harpers have taken to heart.

Many Harpers are spies.

The idea is that they infiltrate an organization and attempt to thwart evil where they see

it.

If the agent fails, they've only lost one, but if the agent succeeds it can be invaluable

to their cause.

Harpers have been called the meddlers of the Realms.

They aid merchants and the common folk, and occasionally spread rumors.

They sometimes end the lives of creatures who work evil deeds or who try to manipulate

the affairs of civilized races.

Big or small the Harpers intervene where evil can be thwarted.

The ideals of the harpes aren't set down in a book.

It is sort of a code that Harpers swear to follow.

Much of this code is reflected in the laws of Silvery Moon or Neverwinter and the surrounding

kingdoms.

When a new Harper accomplishes his first worthwhile or noteable task on his or her own, there

is often a surprise gathering of several Harpers who toast to their new companion.

One of their most passionate beliefs is that all being should walk free of fear.

Those who control the population through fear are ever on the mind of a Harper.

"The rule of law aids peace and fosters freedom, so long as the laws are just and

those who enforce them lenient and understanding."

Harpers work to protect cities of Faerun from the ravages of all who would destroy them.

No task is beneath a Harper either.

No job too dirty or dangerous.

Known to chop wood for the elderly, or swim sewers on an adventure.

Harpers don't have uniforms either or petty formalities, or clear cut ranks.

They can dress and speak as they please, an emphasis on being free to do what they wish,

as long as it doesn't interfere or hurt others.

So how do you know a Harper if it's this secret organization.

Well they wear pins with the Harper symbol on it.

These pins are hidden and only shown to other Harpers or potential Harpers.

When they need to they mostly communicate through magic, but letters have been written

in the past and delivered to other Harpers coordinating their efforts against a nearby

evil.

The history of the Harpers dates back to the Dale Reckoning, which is the event that starts

the Dale Reckoning calendar, or DR.

This was when the Standing Stone was raised by the elves of Cormanthor and the humans

of Dalesfolk.

It was an alliance between the two races allowing the humans to populate freely much of the

nearby woods.

The Elven realm of Cormanthor realized that humans were too numerous, adaptable, persistent

and skilled to ignore or defeat.

So it was decided that welcoming them in friendship was the best policy for the elven race.

Soon the city of Myth Drannor opened its doors to dwarves, gnomes, halflings, humans, and

elfs as well as other half-breeds to live and work together in one place.

The most experienced elven generals with some human rangers and druids determined that a

secret organization to work good throughout the realms was needed.

Not loyal to a ruler but a loose group of "friends" that would work secretly, outside

laws and politics, to put down evil.

An elven mage who took the name "Lady Steel" agreed to head this new group in its infancy

and her house symbol was that of a silver harp.

The new members of the Harpers took this symbol for their organization and its stuck ever

since.

The organization really took off later on after Myth Drannor fell to demons.

The Harpers regrouped in a remote spot in High Dale known as "the Dancing Place."

Druids, clerics, bards, creatures following good aligned deities gathered in this place

and Elminster himself stepped out and spoke to them.

Here it was urged to expand the Harpes into a "shadowy band of heroes" that would

work against those who served the Cruel Gods, before all lands were plunged into war, slavery,

and tyranny.

A band that supported no lord of god but had the quiet support of many.

It was not all well accepted, many of the priests did not want to work together without

guidance from their deities.

Nobody wants to displease their god.

But the deities represented liked this idea so much they ended up speaking directly through

chosen followers.

In the end the gathered gods agreed to support this organization that worked for them but

did not serve them.

The Harpers also wish to preserve history, art and music, and maintain the balance between

civilization and nature.

This mean smaller kingdoms and respect of the forest and its inhabitants.

Most members are either good/neutral aligned rangers or bards, but many wizards and druids

are also Harpers.

Also with all the gods allying together for the Harpers there are a fair number of clerics

too.

They mainly operate in Northern Faerun along the Sword Coast.

The group can't really be destroyed as there is no ultimate authority figure anymore.

It's become more of an idea than an organization.

The Harpers have fluctuated in members, and has reformed four times since its original

creation.

Foes of the Harpers include the Zhentarim, the Red Wizards of Thay, and the Cult of the

Dragon.

If you'd like to know more about the Harpers I'd recommend the "Code of the Harpers"

which was an AD&D accessory I found with loads of information.

More than I could really cover in one video.

Complete with Harper Ballads for you Bard to sing at the table!

Thanks for watching everyone, more videos to come on the other factions.

I'll see you all next Wednesday.

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Animals Finger Family | Nursery Rhymes For Kids - Duration: 16:27.

We are the Finger Family!

Daddy finger, daddy finger, where are you?

Here I am, here I am. How do you do?

Mommy finger, Mommy finger, where are you?

Here I am, here I am. How do you do?

Brother finger, Brother finger, where are you?

Here I am, here I am. How do you do?

Sister finger, Sister finger, where are you?

Here I am, here I am. How do you do?

Baby finger, Baby finger, where are you?

Here I am, here I am. How do you do?

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Dani Alves interview | "I'm going to play until I'm 50!" | One-on-One - Duration: 6:45.

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Arbeits 2 Bits: Easy Web Designer Tips - Duration: 0:30.

What's up guys. Today's 2bits tip of the day is directed at the designers, UX

designers, web designers out there. When you're starting a project, you don't want

to just jump in and start working on it. You want to get your wireframes done. You

want to get your sketches done, maybe get yourself a cool cool little notebook.

Get your stuff drawn out. I like these Leuchttuerns. Pretty neat. Got dots in them and

yeah get your wireframes done. Save time and money down the road so your

boss doesn't hate you.

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Road Ranger March On | Videos And Songs For Babies - Duration: 1:00:42.

Road Ranger March On

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