Norse Mythology is a 2017 book by Neil Gaiman. The book is Gaiman's retelling of several stories from Norse mythology. These stories include the theft of Thor's hammer, the binding of Fenrir and other tales about the Aesir. Just the thing for the literate fantasy lover and the student of comparative religion and mythology alike.
Neil Gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction. Now he turns his attention back to the source, presenting a bravura rendition of the great northern tales. Gaiman stays true to the myths while vividly reincarnating Odin, the highest of the high, wise, daring, and cunning; Thor, Odin’s son, incredibly strong yet not the wisest of gods; and Loki, the son of a giant, a trickster and unsurpassable manipulator. From Gaiman’s deft and witty prose emerges the gods with their fiercely competitive natures, their susceptibility to being duped and to dupe others, and their tendency to let passion ignite their actions, making these long-ago myths breathe pungent life again.
This is a list of works by Neil Gaiman. Titles published by various British publishers include: Fleetway: 2000 AD: The Best of Tharg's Future Shocks (tpb, 160 pages, Rebellion Developments, 2008, ISBN 1-905437-81-1) includes: "You're Never Alone with a Phone" (with John Hicklenton, in No. 488, 1986). Conversation Piece" (with Dave Wyatt, in No. 489, 1986). I'm a Believer " (with Massimo Belardinelli, in No. 536, 1987). What's in a Name?" (with Steve Yeowell, in No. 538, 1987).
Norse Mythology retells the Norse stories about the forming of the world, the creation of Yggdrasil and the Nine Worlds, how Odin lost his eye, how the gods got their treasures, Loki’s children, Thor’s journey to the land of the giants, the death of Balder, Ragnarok, and more. Neil Gaiman is the author of this book. The goal of this book is not to tell new stories, but to breath new life into the old stories.
FREE shipping on qualifying offers. Gaiman has provided an enchanting contemporary interpretation of the Viking ethos. Gaiman’s prose is bright and fluid, his storytelling clear and cogent. Michael Berry, San Francisco Chronicle.
Writer Neil Gaiman retells the ancient Norse myth of the Twilight of the Gods and apocalyptic end of the world in his stunning new collection, Norse Mythology. We added some dark radio magic to Neil’s readings. And he tells us why Ragnarok is both hauntingly familiar and a perfect myth for our time. neil gaiman norse Books ragnarok. Seems a little quiet over here.
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And Norse mythology is surely due a retelling. As Gaiman says, I’ve tried my best to retell these myths and stories as accurately as I can, and as interestingly as I can. It’s in service of the former goal that the book begins with a section called The Players, so we can meet Odin, Thor and Frey, as well as Mjollnir (Thor’s hammer), Gungnir (Odin’s spear) and Skidbladnir (Frey’s collapsible ship). Perhaps it’s because Norse myth is harder to read. Gaiman tells the story of Thor’s visit to the land of the 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 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.
