Christa Wolf's 'Medea: A Modern Retelling' offers a profound re-examination of the ancient Greek myth, challenging traditional portrayals of the notorious sorceress. Wolf deconstructs Medea's villainous image, presenting her not as a monstrous child-killer, but as an intelligent, ostracized healer and prophet from Colchis, victimized by the patriarchal society of Corinth. Through multiple narrative voices, Wolf explores themes of xenophobia, power, gender, and the manipulation of truth, revealing the complex forces that conspire against Medea. This compelling novel reclaims Medea's humanity, offering a vital and thought-provoking perspective on one of history's most misunderstood figures.