The Penelopiad is part of the Canongate Myth Series, where myths from different cultures are retold and rewritten by contemporary authors.
Another novel that retells Greek myths is Neon Gods by Katee Robert, recounting the story of Hades and Persephone.
Pandora's Jar: Women in Greek Myths by Natalie Haynes centers on women who were made to be villains in the myths, presenting other sides to their stories, similar to what Atwood does in The Penelopiad.
In Goddesses, Whores, Wives, and Slaves: Women in Classical Antiquity, Sarah Pomeroy analyzes the status and lives of women in Ancient Greece and Rome through the lens of modern feminism.
