The incredibly strong but sometimes dim-witted god of thunder, whose hammer, Mjollnir, was fashioned by dwarves.
Neil Gaiman's is a collection of 15 interconnected short stories that retell ancient Scandinavian myths with a modern, witty narrative voice. Gaiman stays faithful to the original sources, primarily the Prose Edda and Poetic Edda , while focusing on the distinct personalities and flaws of the major gods. Key Content & Stories Mitos_nordicos_Neil_Gaiman.epub
The wise, one-eyed All-father who sacrificed his eye for knowledge. The incredibly strong but sometimes dim-witted god of
A quest involving giant eagles and magical mead that grants the gift of poetry. Key Content & Stories The wise, one-eyed All-father
A cunning trickster and "unsurpassable manipulator" who is both a friend and foe to the gods. Notable Myths:
The final chapter detailing the "Twilight of the Gods," a fated apocalyptic battle followed by a new beginning. Book Review: Norse Mythology - Neil Gaiman - ReviewsFeed
The book follows a "novelistic arc," moving from the dawn of the nine worlds to their inevitable destruction.
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