I, Medusa

by Ayana Gray

“Tacetaqua,”

Quiet water

was invited to serve at this temple because of my merit, not because my father made a generous donation.”

Scholarship vs. Legacy

doesn’t matter,” she spits, “he’s just a stupid bird.”

Don’t like that.

The truth is, though I’ve only spent a short amount of time here, Athena’s temple has, in some ways, come to feel more like home than my island ever did.

You said that already

but you must remember your place. It doesn’t do well for women to be too ambitious. Do you understand what I mean?”