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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. 92 books based on 20 votes: The Goddess of Nothing At All by Cat Rector, Protector by Leia Stone, Defender by Leia Stone, Redeemer by Leia. 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. 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. The Hammer of Thor (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, 2) by. The six sci-fi and fantasy books listed above are, in one way or another, borrowing the Norse. have become celebrities of their own, traveling from folklore to literature and movies.

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. Norse mythology is as complex and tangled as it’s exciting to its fan base. 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. Norse Mythology ably captures the essence of a myth cycle that deserves to be better known, in an edition likely to speak to readers of all ages.' San Francisco Chronicle - Michael Berry 'Weaving together ancient Norse mythology with 21st-century sensibility, Gaiman's storytelling once again recreates an entire genre for the modern reader. Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) (shelved 176 times as norse-mythology) avg rating 4.24 196,686 ratings published 2015. Norse Mythology Neil Gaiman € 13.99 This item arrived at our Den Haag store within the past 8 weeks This item is currently not in stock at our suppliers.

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