![]() ![]() Free shipping NEW Tales of Norse Mythology Gods Heroes. Through Gaiman's deft and witty prose, these gods emerge with their fiercely competitive natures, their susceptibility to being duped and to duping others, and their tendency to let passion ignite their actions, making these long-ago myths breathe pungent life again.". 93 Results TALES of NORSE MYTHOLOGY by Helen A Geurber Leather Bound Sealed NEW. ![]() ![]() And it’s not just Greek mythology anymore but also Norse, Latin American, Indian, Chinese, and other world mythologies as well. Gaiman fashions these primeval stories into a novelistic arc that begins with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds and delves into the exploits of deities, dwarfs, and giants. With Rick Riordan’s new mythology imprint, and more publishers selling diverse books, mythological books for middle-grade readers are beginning to represent more cultures and traditions. In Norse Mythology, Gaiman stays true to the myths in envisioning the major Norse pantheon: Odin, the highest of the high, wise, daring, and cunning Thor, Odin's son, incredibly strong yet not the wisest of gods and Loki-son of a giant-blood brother to Odin and a trickster and unsurpassable manipulator. Book details Introducing an instant classicmaster storyteller Neil Gaiman presents a dazzling version of the great Norse myths. " Neil Gaiman, long inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction, presents a bravura rendition of the Norse gods and their world from their origin though their upheaval in Ragnarok. ![]()
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