Norse Mythology

English language

Published March 6, 2018

ISBN:
978-0-393-35618-2
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Norse Mythology is a 2017 book by Neil Gaiman. The book is a retelling of several stories from Norse mythology, including the theft of Thor's hammer and the binding of Fenrir. In the introduction, Gaiman describes where his fondness for the source material comes from. The book received positive reviews from critics.

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Norse Mythology

I was really looking forward to this book as I enjoy myth and legends, but I couldn't finish it. The myths themselves were simply too outrageous, required too much suspension of belief, to find them engaging. Having just read a book on Celtic myth and monsters, I figured I was well primed for this content but it just didn't engage me the same way. I found the tales to be rambling and nonsensical. I think I would have enjoyed it more if it were less of a straight retelling and more of a here's the tale, now let's talk analysis and how it has shaped our world via pop culture, history, etc.

Norjalaisen jumaltaruston myyttejÀ aloittelijoille

Gaiman on kirjoittanut joukon norjalaiseen mytologiaan pohjautuvia tarinoita, joissa jumalat, jÀttilÀiset, kÀÀpiöt ynnÀ muut sankarit seikkailevat melko klassisissa myyttisissÀ merkeissÀ. Ihan kÀypÀisiÀ tarinoita, ja tÀllaiselle norjalaista mytologiaa lÀhinnÀ pintapuolisesti tuntevalle nÀmÀ menevÀt ihan tÀydestÀ. Se tietenkin hÀiritsee, ettÀ kaikki nimet on survottu nykyenglannin 26 aakkosmerkin puitteisiin.