Norse Mythology – Neil Gaiman

Title: Norse Mythology
Author: Neil Gaiman
Edition: Paperback, Kindle Edition
Publisher: March 6, 2018 by W. W. Norton & Company.
Genre: Fantasy, Mythology, Fiction, Audiobook, Short Stories, Historical Fiction, Classics, Retellings, Adult, Religion

My Review

“It’s funny and enjoyable, I don’t remember when I laughed so much.”

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My Thoughts

Though we belong to different cultures, race and places; no matter where we belong from; we all have the same the origin.

As we proceed with the Book, we are introduced to few main Gods of Norse Mythology name Oden the supreme of all Gods, Thor the God of Thunder and Loki the Gods of Mischief. Thanks to Marvel Comics we have good picture about these Norse Gods.

How Old is Norse Mythology?

Since so much of Norse mythology was based on oral traditions of Germanic peoples it is hard to pinpoint when exactly this ancient mythology began. Archaeological evidence suggests that Old Norse Mythology is at least 300 years older than the infamous Viking Age (793–1066 CE).

Where is the Norse Mythology From?

Norse mythology is the collective myths of Germanic tribes throughout ancient Germania and Scandinavia. It was the primary religion of the European north, until the introduction of Christianity (8th-12th centuries CE). Norse myths likely developed from the Proto-Indo-European mythology of prehistory.

Is Norse Mythology and Vikings the Same?

Norse mythology is the pagan system of beliefs that is usually associated with Vikings. However, not all Vikings continued their practice of the Norse religion after the introduction of Christianity and other religions. There are theories that on top of Christianity and Old Norse religion, Islam was also present in the northern regions, being introduced through the Volga Trade Route.

But trust me, when you read the Norse Mythology your preceptive change about them. There were many other interesting facts you came across about Norse Mythology, which I’ve further stated in my post.

About the Novel

A full-cast dramatization of Neil Gaiman’s magical retellings of the Norse myths, inviting us into a world of gods and monsters, tricks and trust, fiery endings and new beginnings.

Winner of The London Book Fair CAMEO Award 2020 for Book to Audio adaptation.

And the game begins anew….

Meet the trickster god Loki and his astonishing children – the giant wolf Fenrir, Jormungundr the snake that encircles the world and Hel, the little girl who grows up to be Queen of the dead.

Here, too, is Odin the all-father, who sacrificed his eye to see the future, Thor the thunderer, who defends Asgard with his fearsome strength and mighty hammer and Freya the understandably angry, most beautiful of the gods and always being gambled for by unwanted suitors.

From the beginning of the universe in fire and ice, to the very end of the world, Ragnarok, these enthralling tales of gods, goddesses, dwarves and giants bring the ancient myths to vigorous life.

Happy Reading!!!

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