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| Original Title: | Norse Mythology |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Odin, Thor (Norse Mythology), Loki |
| Literary Awards: | Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fantasy (2017) |
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Neil Gaiman, long inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction, presents a bravura rendition of the Norse gods and their world from their origin though their upheaval in Ragnarok.In Norse Mythology, Gaiman stays true to the myths in envisioning the major Norse pantheon: Odin, the highest of the high, wise, daring, and cunning; Thor, Odin’s son, incredibly strong yet not the wisest of gods; and Loki—son of a giant—blood brother to Odin and a trickster and unsurpassable manipulator.
Gaiman fashions these primeval stories into a novelistic arc that begins with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds and delves into the exploits of deities, dwarfs, and giants. Through Gaiman’s deft and witty prose, these gods emerge with their fiercely competitive natures, their susceptibility to being duped and to duping others, and their tendency to let passion ignite their actions, making these long-ago myths breathe pungent life again.
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| Title | : | Norse Mythology |
| Author | : | Neil Gaiman |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 301 pages |
| Published | : | March 6th 2018 by W. W. Norton & Company (first published February 7th 2017) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Mythology. Fiction. Audiobook. Short Stories. Adult. Classics |
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Because, said Thor, when something goes wrong, the first thing I always think is, it is Lokis fault. It saves a lot of time. This is my first comprehensive book on Norse Mythology and I was not a huge fan. Everything seems too disconnected. The Gods actions, their reactions, their punishments all don't seem to fit. There wasn't fluidity between one legend and the next - it felt like a bunch of disjointed vignettes featuring the same characters.But, considering most of my knowledge is based onEight centuries ago, Snorri Sturluson, one of Icelands greatest literary glories, wrote the Prose Edda, a significant source for what is left of the ancient religion of the Vikings, with a medieval Christianity twist. Last year, Neil Gaiman, one of Britains most celebrated literary glories, wrote this Norse Mythology, a blockbuster retelling of the ancient religion of the Vikings, with a Marvel superheros twist.While it is not always easy to wrap ones head around Snorris prose, Gaimans book is
I love Neil Gaiman's writing. I personally don't care a ton about reading mythology - though I'm down for a retelling - but even Neil Gaiman can make me enjoy a subject I don't are a ton about. I really enjoyed this and I'm glad I read it
If you never read Northern mythologies before or only heard about the Northern Pantheon by a Marvel movie (the author refers to them in his introduction) this is certainly the book to get a good entry into that world. Neil Gaiman professionally introduces in a modern and fluent narrative what it is about and who the main players are. You come to know why Thor once dressed up as a woman, learn where poetry does come from and wonder about the timeless wisdom that no one can beat old age. Packed
First off the cover of this book is amaze balls! I just freaking love it! ❤ Many gods and goddesses are named in Norse mythology. You will meet quite a few of them in these pages. Most of the stories we have, however, concern two gods, Odin and his son Thor, and Odin's blood brother, a giant's son called Loki, who lives with the Aesir in Asgard. I have always wanted to read a good book on Norse Mythology and I think Neil Gaiman did a great job explaining some things before the stories. The
In the beginning, there was nothing but mist and flames.At least, that's what the Edda claims.I've always been fascinated with Norse Mythology (and with everything ancient in general). With its strong impact on Marvel's movies, metal music and J.R.R. Tolkien, the AllFather of high fantasy, references to the mighty Gods of Asgard, and the impending twilight thereof, are a part of daily life. Neil Gaiman did not invent a story from the start. He had the material, the facts, the descriptions ready.
Of course it was Loki. Its always Loki.If you ask me this quote is a sufficient summary of the entirety of Norse mythology. *lol* But no one asked me so Im going to continue to write down a few of my other thoughts. ;-P - I wish I could have read this before I read Uncle Ricks Magnus Chase series because there were all the details I wanted to know while I read those first two books. XD Also its kinda funny that Uncle Rick managed to write some of those stories into the plot of his books. ;-) -
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