Norse Mythology

Neil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology is a bravura adaptation of the great Norse myths, featuring the Norse pantheon of Odin, Thor, and Loki. Gaiman weaves these primeval stories into a novelistic arc, starting with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds and delving into the exploits of deities, dwarfs, and giants. The work culminates in Ragnarok, the twilight of the gods and rebirth of a new time and people. The gods, known for their competitive natures, susceptibility to duplication, and passion, breathe pungent life back into these long-ago myths through Gaiman’s deft and witty prose.