Norse Mythology
- Author: Neil Gaiman
- Narrator: Neil Gaiman
- Publisher: HarperCollins USA
- Duration: 6:29:47
Synopsis
Introducing an instant classic--master storyteller Neil Gaiman presents a dazzling version of the great Norse myths.
Neil Gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction. Now he turns his attention back to the source, presenting a bravura rendition of the great northern tales. In Norse Mythology, Gaiman fashions primeval stories into a novelistic arc that begins with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds; delves into the exploits of the deities, dwarves, and giants; and culminates in Ragnarok, the twilight of the gods and the rebirth of a new time and people. Gaiman stays true to the myths while vividly reincarnating Odin, the highest of the high, wise, daring, and cunning; Thor, Odin’s son, incredibly strong yet not the wisest of gods; and Loki, the son of a giant, a trickster and unsurpassable manipulator. From Gaiman’s deft and witty prose emerges the gods with their fiercely competitive natures, their susceptibility to being duped and to dupe others, and their tendency to let passion ignite their actions, making these long-ago myths breathe pungent life again.
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
Chapters
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001 Norse Mythology
Duration: 34s -
002 An Introduction
Duration: 10min -
003 The Players
Duration: 06min -
004 Before the Beginning and After
Duration: 11min -
005 Yggdrasil and the Nine Worlds
Duration: 05min -
006 Mimir's Head and Odin's Eye
Duration: 04min -
007 The Treasures of the Gods
Duration: 28min -
008 The Master Builder
Duration: 31min -
009 The Children of Loki
Duration: 25min -
010 Freya's Unusual Wedding
Duration: 25min -
011 The Mead of Poets
Duration: 42min -
012 Thor's Journey to the Land of the Giants
Duration: 42min -
013 The Apples of Immortality
Duration: 28min -
014 The Story of Gerd and Frey
Duration: 16min -
015 Hymir and Thor's Fishing Expedition
Duration: 28min -
016 The Death of Balder
Duration: 31min -
017 The Last Days of Loki
Duration: 25min -
018 Ragnarok - The Final Destiny of the Gods
Duration: 23min -
019 Credits
Duration: 01min