Even those who don't dabble in Greek mythology may be familiar with Medusa, Helen of Troy, and the Amazons, and it doesn't take long to notice that the women in these tales are portrayed as monstrous, vengeful, or just plain evil. With wit, wisdom, and savvy, the author of A Thousand Ships adds depth to our understanding of Pandora, Medea, and Jocasta, while noting how these misogynistic myths have been upheld or refuted by modern creations like Star Trek, The Simpsons, and a Beyoncé video.