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Norse mythology
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Published:
New York : W.W. Norton & Company, [2017].
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
299 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 8
Lexile measure:
830L
Status:
2 copies, 1 person is on the wait list.
Description

Neil 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. Once, when Thor's hammer is stolen, Thor must disguise himself as a woman -- difficult with his beard and huge appetite -- to steal it back. More poignant is the tale in which the blood of Kvasir -- the most sagacious of gods -- is turned into a mead that infuses drinkers with poetry. The work culminates in Ragnarok, the twilight of the gods and rebirth of a new time and people.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780393609097, 039360909X, 9781408886809, 1408886804
Accelerated Reader:
MG+
Level 5.7, 8 Points
Lexile measure:
830

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Description
Neil 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. Once, when Thor's hammer is stolen, Thor must disguise himself as a woman -- difficult with his beard and huge appetite -- to steal it back. More poignant is the tale in which the blood of Kvasir -- the most sagacious of gods -- is turned into a mead that infuses drinkers with poetry. The work culminates in Ragnarok, the twilight of the gods and rebirth of a new time and people.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)

Gaiman, N. (2017). Norse mythology. First edition. New York, W.W. Norton & Company.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Gaiman, Neil. 2017. Norse Mythology. New York, W.W. Norton & Company.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Gaiman, Neil, Norse Mythology. New York, W.W. Norton & Company, 2017.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Gaiman, Neil. Norse Mythology. First edition. New York, W.W. Norton & Company, 2017.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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