Parents need to know that Norse Mythology is a novelistic account of ancient Scandinavian myths, retold by Neil Gaiman, author of The Graveyard Book and many other award-winning titles. I found that the humor, violence, imagination, pathos, and plots are essentially the same in both, but that Gaiman gives more emotional, psychological, and physical detail. Before Norse Mythology, I read the beautifully illustrated D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths () for children. The northernmost extension of Germanic mythology, Norse mythology consists of tales of various deities, beings, and heroes derived from numerous sources from both before and after the. Norse mythology is the body of myths of the North Germanic peoples, stemming from Norse paganism and continuing after the Christianization of Scandinavia, and into the Scandinavian folklore of the modern period. 
Gaiman’s book serves as a welcome point of entry to a new generation of readers.
Norse Mythology introduces readers to a deeper world, rooted in the traditions of northern story telling.Īnd what most of us know of Norse mythology only scratches the surface. 
Norse Mythology for Smart People provides an accessible, entertaining, and reliable introduction to the Vikings’ mythology and religion, with scholarly sources cited for everything.Ĭome on in to learn all you’ve ever wanted to know about the Norse gods, stories, beliefs, way of life, and more. Gaiman might as well have mentioned me in the dedication page “ and of course Lyn must read this.” /5. There was no way I was NOT going to read it.
A book written by NEIL GAIMAN about NORSE MYTHOLOGY was a book I was going to read. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Norse Mythology/5(K). 
Norse Mythology - Kindle edition by Neil Gaiman.ĭownload it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Now he turns his attention back to the source/5(K). Neil Gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction. Introducing an instant classic―master storyteller Neil Gaiman presents a dazzling version of the great Norse myths. 
Norse Mythology on novelsjournal.icu *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Norse mythology by Jim Ollhoff Download PDF EPUB FB2
0 kommentar(er)
