noise mythology by Neil Gaiman

noise mythology by 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.

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.

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.

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.