![]() 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. 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 giants, a trickster and unsurpassable manipulator. ![]() ![]() In Norse Mythology, Gaiman fashions primeval stories into a novelistic arc that begins with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds delves into the exploits of the deities, dwarves, and giants and culminates in Ragnarok, the twilight of the gods and the rebirth of a new time and people. ![]() But Neil Gaiman brings his signature wit and weirdness to the classic tales of Odin, Thor, and Loki. To order a copy for 15 go to or call 03. Norse Mythology is (unsurprisingly) a retelling of the myths of Northern Europe. Now he turns his attention back to the source, presenting a bravura rendition of the great northern tales. Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman is published by Bloomsbury (20). Neil Gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction. Neil Gaiman, long inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction, presents a bravura rendition of the Norse gods and thei. ![]()
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