"An exploration of trauma, power, and reclamation. Written with trauma‑informed awareness, this book approaches difficult material with respect for the reader's autonomy, pacing, and boundaries....This is both a rigorous exploration of myth and a living initiatory text: one that dares us to look unflinchingly at our shadows and emerge more whole, more powerful, and more truthful. This is an essential body of work for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of power, trauma, and rebirth and how it applies to the alchemy of transformation."
—Frances Billinghurst, author of Dancing the Sacred Wheel, Encountering the Dark Goddess, Contemporary Witchcraft and On Her Silver Rays

"Robin Corak presents us with a captivating look at the intricacies in Medusa's stories and the numerous ways that her imagery and presence have influenced modern collective consciousness. Corak brings us bright and engaged writing on the historical and mythic lore related to this enigmatic being while also balancing the academic learning with effective methods to integrate Medusa's teachings on incredibly personal and spiritual levels....This exhilarating deep dive brings the oft-feared Gorgon from a status of dangerous, misunderstood monster to that of a goddess of shadow work, healing and justice."
—Nikki Wardwell Sleath, author of The Goddess Seals, Dream Sorcery, Ogham Sorcery, and Seals of the Tuatha

"Anchored in meticulous scholarship and filtered through the lens of compassionate and wise experience, Medusa Rising is an exquisite book that calls to the needs of the time....Delving into every corner of this intricate myth, Robin Corak unravels all the contradictions to create a seamless story both heartrending and profound. As a result, this is not just a book about Medusa. It offers a lush glimpse into the rich myths and customs of the ancient world that lay the foundation for our modern Western culture. Medusa Rising is a mythic feast and Robin has laid out a sumptuous spread for the soul, enticing out the most subtly nuanced of flavours embedded in Medusa's myth to gift us with both wisdom from the past and the contemporary insight gleaned from personal experience."
—Tiffany Lazic, author of Psychopomps & the Soul and The Psychopomps Oracle

"A well-researched book about a much-needed ally in ever-precarious times....Robin's writing is personal, instructive, and service-oriented, helping readers find and claim their place with Medusa. With rituals, practices, and journal questions as prompts for reflection, Medusa Rising serves as a call to action. With action comes the responsibility to understand our own contradictions so we might move forward with discernment, wielding our unique gifts, just as Medusa does."
—Irisanya Moon, author of many books, including Hecate: Goddess of Magick and Witchcraft

"If you thought you knew all about Medusa as a monster in Greek mythology, get ready to enjoy an incredibly revealing and captivating look at one of the most recognizable Greek figures. In the book Medusa Rising by Robin Corak, Medusa is finally getting the goddess treatment she has always deserved. This book provides meditations, exercises, and spells to help the reader personally explore the mythology, historical significance, and impact of Medusa in modern times. Whether you are interested in Greek mythology, goddesses, monsters, or just an amazing story of a figure long misunderstood, you will love this book!"
—Kanani Soleil, author of Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac