![]() ![]() There are origin stories aplenty, including the beginnings of poetry, earthquakes and even the shape of salmon. ![]() Norse Mythology delivers an energetic read reminiscent of a Bible produced by Marvel Studios. Unlike his blonde comic book and movie versions, this Thor is a dimwitted redhead. These deities would have made good lawyers…except for that dummy, Thor. Villains often concoct ingenious plans to capture Thor’s hammer or Freya’s hand in marriage, before getting outsmarted by the gods. ![]() To be fair, everyone’s a schemer in these yarns. As Gaiman’s Thor says, “When something goes wrong, the first thing I always think is, it is Loki’s fault. Most Norse myths revolve around a familiar trio-Odin, Thor and Loki-and involve Loki causing trouble. The American Gods author has proven himself an expert in reinterpreting old tales, and this retelling maintains the stories’ original spirit and humor. From Thor’s obvious presence in the Marvel Universe to Ron Burgundy’s exclamation “Odin’s ravens!” in Anchorman, Norse mythology is a part of popular culture.Īnyone with the slightest interest in these vibrant myths will enjoy Neil Gaiman’s new book, Norse Mythology. Norse myths tend to play second banana to Greek myths, but they’re everywhere-if you know where to look. ![]()
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