A reimagined Greek myth of Galatea, a statue brought to life, grappling with control and freedom in a haunting short story.
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A reimagined Greek myth of Galatea, a statue brought to life, grappling with control and freedom in a haunting short story.
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In Ancient Greece, a skilled marble sculptor has been blessed by a goddess who has given his masterpiece – the most beautiful woman the town has ever seen – the gift of life. Now his wife, Galatea is expected to be obedience and humility personified, but it is not long before she learns to use her beauty as a form of manipulation. In a desperate bid by her obsessive husband to keep her under control, she is locked away under the constant supervision of doctors and nurses. But with a daughter to ...
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Romance & sex
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Moderate sexual themes with implied encounters; focus on male gaze and objectification. Sexual coercion and entitlement to Galatea's body; central to the story.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence including physical abuse; not graphically detailed but recurring.
Profanity
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Minor coarse language mentioned; not frequent or severe.
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Minor references to Greek gods and mythology; not devotional.
Magic & witchcraft
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Minor fantasy elements with a statue brought to life; not occult-focused.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Moderate themes of female subjugation and patriarchal control.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Major focus on domestic abuse and control; emotional and physical suffering depicted. Sexual coercion and entitlement to Galatea's body; central to the story.
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