How to bring the wonder woman myth down to earth...

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Greek myth, as well all myth, is a reflection of various aspects of the human psyche and is always relevant.

We have more updated themes and approaches to presenting the human condition. The Greek myths are only part of her background, not her daily challenges.

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Sadly I think it's somehow rooted in that some readers personal beliefs are challenged through this book. Like, most systems of beliefs are build on the notion that it is the only real one and the rest are pretty much lies...and in this book one extinct system of belief is not only active in the modern world but also real.

Compared to that, a benevolent space alien is more believable (or perhaps less challenging).

Superman presented aspects of the American Dream that appealed to a broader audience. He's a refugee - or immigrant depending on how you interpret it - who grew up in humble American roots with decent family values. It also helped the fact that Donner's movie came out when America was trying to get over its loss of the Vietnam War.