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Neil Gaiman
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Neil Gaiman
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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 emerge the gods 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.
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Editors Select, February 2017 - Norse Mythology. Neil Gaiman. A project he's been working on for seven years, narrated by Gaiman himself. This book made me weak in the knees. Neil really lives this stuff, and you can tell he has a passion for the subject matter. As he points out in the prologue, myths are an oral tradition, and the best thing about them is how they change and evolve with each telling. And so they do here as Gaiman gives these ancient cultural tales a divine sense of character and voices the plethora of monsters, humans, gods, and giants exceptionally well. I swear, the moment you start listening to these intricate and enchanting tales, you won't want to leave the world that Neil has so deliberately crafted to be relatable, visionary, and entertaining. --Michael, Audible Editor
Critic reviews
"Neil Gaiman's retelling of Norse myths is destined to become a classic for both his sure-footed stories and his captivating performance.... The tales seem timeless, and Gaiman's melodic narration so strongly echoes the oral tradition of myths that it's as if the narrator has stepped out of the stories themselves." (AudioFile)
"In 'Norse Mythology,' Gaiman brings voice to the old myths so viscerally that listening to the audiobook every night for a week, I thought my bedroom might explode into Valhalla.... In fact the entire Norse pantheon, including dwarves and giants and demons, plays out as vividly as a novel or film.... Hearing the great myths spoken in a language from my present with a trace of ancient history physically broke me open, Gaiman's voice bringing the characters to life." (The New York Times Book Review)
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- By: Nichole Steven
- Narrated by: Gareth Richards
- Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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In Norse Mythology and Runes, this book depicts the main Norse pantheon as follows: Odin, the highest of the mighty, wise, daring, and cunning; Thor, Odin's son, extremely powerful but not the wisest of gods; and Loki, Odin's blood brother and a trickster and unrivalled manipulator.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great myths
- By Judas649 on 04-02-22
By: Nichole Steven
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Tales from the Norse Legends
- By: Edward Ferrie
- Narrated by: Benjamin Soames
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The tales of the Norse gods, of the giants, demons, trolls and dwarves, still have the power to fascinate more than a thousand years after they were first told. Here are the stories of the one-eyed god Odin, Tyr the god of war, of the cunning Loki, of Thor the mighty thunder god and a host of others.
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5 out of 5 stars
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lots of fun
- By reggie p on 03-05-04
By: Edward Ferrie
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Grendel
- By: John Gardner
- Narrated by: George Guidall
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This classic and much lauded retelling of Beowulf follows the monster Grendel as he learns about humans and fights the war at the center of the Anglo Saxon classic epic.
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Unselfconscious, powerful narration.
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By: John Gardner
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Stonehenge
- 2000 B.C.
- By: Bernard Cornwell
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Story4 out of 5 stars 230
Four thousand years ago, three brothers grow up in a land that is now Britain. One becomes a warrior, ruthless in his pursuit of gold and power. One is a mystic who sees visions of the future and hears the gods speak to him. Between them stands Sagan, the gentle brother who will dedicate his life to building a temple he hopes will bring health and peace to the land.
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1 out of 5 stars
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A Total Diappointment.
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By: Bernard Cornwell
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God of Vengeance
- The Rise of Sigurd 1
- By: Giles Kristian
- Narrated by: Philip Stevens
- Length: 15 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,121
Norway, AD 785. It began with the betrayal of a lord by a king.... King Gorm puts Jarl Harald's family to the sword but makes one fatal mistake - he fails to kill Harald's youngest son, Sigurd. His kin slain, his village seized and its people taken as slaves, Sigurd wonders if the gods have forsaken him. Hunted by powerful men, he is unsure who to trust, and yet he has a small band of loyal followers at his side.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Really good!
- By David Groveman on 09-29-16
By: Giles Kristian
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The Bull from The Sea
- By: Mary Renault
- Narrated by: Kris Dyer
- Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 101
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This second instalment in the story of the legendary hero begins with Theseus' triumphant return from Crete after slaying the Minotaur. Having freed the city of Athens from the onerous tribute demanded by the ruler of Knossos - the sacrifice of noble youths and maidens to the appetite of the Labyrinth's monster - Theseus has returned home to find his father dead and himself the new king. But his adventures have only just begun: He still must confront the Amazons; capture their queen, Hippolyta; and face the tragic results of Phaedra's jealous rage.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Vintage Mary Renault
- By DPD on 08-30-19
By: Mary Renault
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Prince of Thorns: Broken Empire 1
- By: Mark Lawrence
- Narrated by: Joe Jameson
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Prince of Thorns is the first volume in a powerful new epic fantasy trilogy, original, absorbing and challenging. Before the thorns taught me their sharp lessons and bled weakness from me I had but one brother, and I loved him well. But those days are gone and what is left of them lies in my mother's tomb. Now I have many brothers, quick with knife and sword, and as evil as you please. We ride this broken empire and loot its corpse.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Dark, violent, sarcastic and unapologetic about it
- By lum on 08-21-12
By: Mark Lawrence
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A Wind from the South
- Raetian Tales, Book 1
- By: Diane Duane
- Narrated by: Jessica Almasy
- Length: 13 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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A goddess in the making... or a demon reborn? In the remote mountain village where she was born, Mariarta dil Alicg lives the untroubled life of a peasant girl...until, soon after a mysterious stranger's arrival, she starts to hear voices in the wind. The voices whisper strange secrets in Mariarta's ears -- promising her the power to command the stormwind, hinting at an unknown, magical heritage, and prophesying a fate marvelous past all Mariarta's imaginings. Then a curse falls on Mariarta's village, shattering the lives of her family and friends.
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This was a suprise!
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By: Diane Duane
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Iron Axe
- The Books of Blood and Iron, Book 1
- By: Steven Harper
- Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan
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- Unabridged
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In this brand new series from the author of the Clockwork Empire series, a hopeless outcast must answer Death's call and embark on an epic adventure... Although Danr's mother was human, his father was one of the hated Stane, a troll from the mountains. Now Danr has nothing to look forward to but a life of disapproval and mistrust, answering to "Trollboy" and condemned to hard labor on a farm. Until, without warning, strange creatures come down from the mountains to attack the village.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I DON'T WANT YOU TO FOLLOW ME,
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 07-22-17
By: Steven Harper
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The Half-Drowned King
- By: Linnea Hartsuyker
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 15 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2
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Story4 out of 5 stars 2
Since the death of Ragnvald Eysteinsson's father in battle, he has worked hard to protect his sister, Svanhild, and planned to inherit his family's land when he comes of age. But when the captain of his ship tries to kill him on the way home from a raiding excursion, he must confront his stepfather's betrayal and find a way to protect his birthright. It is no easy feat in Viking-age Norway, where a hundred petty rulers kill over parcels of land, and a prophesied high king is rising.
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Tales from the Greek Legends
- By: Edward Ferrie
- Narrated by: Benjamin Soames
- Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 97
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 40
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 40
The great myths of Ancient Greece have inspired mankind for centuries. Each of the heroes has to undergo trials of strength and courage to prove his valor against a host of monsters - the Minotaur, half man, half bull; Hydra, the many-headed serpent; Medusa the Gorgon. Meanwhile, the gods, lead by Zeus the Thunderer from his seat on Mount Olympus, watch, encourage, help - and sometimes hinder.
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5 out of 5 stars
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just what I wanted
- By reggie p on 03-01-04
By: Edward Ferrie
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Shadowmarch
- Shadowmarch, Volume I
- By: Tad Williams
- Narrated by: Dick Hill
- Length: 29 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 719
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 550
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Story4 out of 5 stars 556
For generations the misty Shadowline has marked the boundary between the lands of men and the lost northern lands that are the lair of their inhuman enemies, the ageless Qar. But now that boundary line is moving outward, threatening to engulf the northernmost land in which humans still live - the kingdom of Southmarch.
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3 out of 5 stars
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It's the characters that matter...
- By JC on 11-09-10
By: Tad Williams
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The Golden Queen
- The Golden Queen, Book 1
- By: David Farland
- Narrated by: Peter Ganim
- Length: 12 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 144
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 104
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Story4 out of 5 stars 105
Insectoid Dronons have slain the queen Semarritte, throwing into chaos the ten thousand worlds over which she reigned. Desperate to save mankind, Lord Veriasse, Semarritte's near-immortal consort, has created a new queen: Everynne, cloned from her dead mother. Born to rule, Everynne instead is on the run, often only one planet ahead of advancing forces of the invaders, who recognize that Everynne is a powerful rallying point for threatened humanity.
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2 out of 5 stars
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KISS ME QUICK BIRDS
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 06-16-14
By: David Farland
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Song of the Beast
- By: Carol Berg
- Narrated by: Claire Christie, Jeremy Arthur
- Length: 12 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 86
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 79
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 79
Brutal imprisonment has broken Aidan McAllister. His music is destroyed, and with it the visions he once gave a kingdom ravaged by dragon war. Now, he risks his hard-bought freedom to uncover the truth behind his incarceration - and to meet his enemy face-to-face....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Dragons rock!
- By MarilynArms on 08-15-13
By: Carol Berg
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Fatemarked
- The Fatemarked Epic, Book 1
- By: David Estes
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 19 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,040
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,815
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,808
They are the fatemarked. Misunderstood. Worshipped. Hated. Murdered at birth. Their time to step into the light has come. An ancient prophecy foretold their coming, the chosen few who will bring peace to a land embroiled in a century of mistrust and war. When kings start dying, that hope and belief swiftly turns to fear. Roan Loren is one of the fatemarked, but has hidden his mark of power his entire life, fearing the damage it might cause to those around him. A great evil is coming. He can't hide anymore.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Written to fit an ideology, not the story it tells
- By znidarsic.blaz on 04-30-18
By: David Estes
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Morningstar
- By: David Gemmell
- Narrated by: David Monteath
- Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 156
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 140
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 140
A country in desperate need of heroes. Angostin invaders surge through the Highlands, laying waste to everything in their path. Darkness follows in their wake as a mad necromancer resurrects the eons-dead Vampyre Kings. Only the bandit Jarek Mace, and the magicker and bard Owen Odell, have the courage to fight the Angostins and the undead. Whispers soon spread that Mace is the legendary Morningstar, a saviour who will protect his country in its hour of need. Yet Mace seems nothing more than a thief and a liar.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Sheer Magnificence!
- By Carol on 11-29-18
By: David Gemmell
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Knights of Dark Renown
- By: David Gemmell
- Narrated by: Ben Onwukwe
- Length: 14 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 129
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 118
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 118
The Knights of the Gabala were legendary protectors of the Nine Duchies - until they disappeared through a demon-haunted gateway between worlds. Manannan, the Coward Knight, held back. Now he lives in torment. Yet war is coming to the Duchies - and with it Manannan's chance for redemption. But to regain his honour and save his land, he will have to confront his deepest fear. He must ride through the gateway and seek out his lost companions in the unknown world beyond. And the secret he will learn there will tear his soul apart.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of Gemmell’s earliest, one of the best
- By Robert on 04-04-18
By: David Gemmell
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52 Bits of Awesome
- By Southard on 08-11-21
By: Neil Gaiman
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Norse Mythology Collection: The Prose Edda and The Poetic Edda (Complete Set) (Annotated)
- By: Snorri Sturluson, Anonymous
- Narrated by: Collin Moore
- Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 20
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The Prose Edda and the Poetic Edda are our oldest written sources for Norse mythology. When it comes to the norse myths, they are the closest thing we have to listening these stories as the vikings actually told them, around those ancient campfires so long ago. It is my hope that you will enjoy this collection, and that the two books will work in tandem to broaden and deepen your appreciation for these epic and mystical stories, and the enigmatic culture that spawned them.
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5 out of 5 stars
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the performance was very good
- By AMY YOUNT on 11-03-23
By: Snorri Sturluson, and others
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Norse Mythology
- By: Jackson Crawford, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Crawford
- Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 802
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 697
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Thor, Odin, Loki, Freyja, the Valkyries, Valhalla, Ragnarok — many of the places we encounter these and other names, places, and events from Norse mythology in daily life and pop culture are connected to the medieval sources in name only.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant Course
- By Frederik on 12-05-21
By: Jackson Crawford, and others
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The Viking Spirit
- An Introduction to Norse Mythology and Religion
- By: Daniel McCoy
- Narrated by: Andrew Tell
- Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 445
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 394
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The Viking Spirit is an introduction to Norse mythology like no other. As you’d expect from Daniel McCoy, the creator of the endearingly popular website "Norse Mythology for Smart People", it’s written to scholarly standards, but in a simple, clear, and entertaining style that’s easy to understand and a pleasure to listen to. It includes gripping retellings of no less than 34 epic Norse myths - more than any other book in the field - while also providing an equally comprehensive overview of the fascinating viking religion of which Norse mythology was a part.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Christo-centric revisionist
- By Megan List on 12-03-19
By: Daniel McCoy
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Norse Paganism for Beginners
- An Essential Guide to the Norse Pagan Religion, Gods, Goddesses, Asatru, Viking Rituals, Nordic Magic, Runes, and Spells (Scandinavian Spirituality)
- By: Silvia Hill
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 21
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 21
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Learn more about the two main pantheons of gods, the Aesir and the Vanir, and the Jotnar. Discover how the Norse world was created and the fascinating history of each god through archaeological and etymological sources.
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5 out of 5 stars
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how the old gods never really stopped being worshiped
- By Elley johnson on 10-11-24
By: Silvia Hill
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The Graveyard Book
- By: Neil Gaiman
- Narrated by: Neil Gaiman
- Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 17,794
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 13,590
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Nobody Owens is an unusual boy who inhabits an unusual place - he's the only living resident of a graveyard. Raised from infancy by the ghosts, werewolves, and other cemetery denizens, Bod has learned the antiquated customs of his guardians' time as well as their ghostly teachings - such as the ability to Fade so mere mortals cannot see him.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Masterful Fantasy for the Jaded Heart
- By Guillermo on 10-12-09
By: Neil Gaiman
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Norse Paganism for Beginners: Explore the History of the Old Norse Religion
- Asatru, Cosmology, Astrology, Mythology, Magic, Runes, Tarot, Witchcraft & More
- By: History Brought Alive
- Narrated by: Theodore Rose
- Length: 3 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 21
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Let us take you back in time, when the Norse people lived in an enchanted and sacred world—a time famously shrouded in mystery, magic, and witchcraft. Norse Paganism has survived the centuries, the rise and fall of empires, and the introduction of new religions. More than just a religion, it is also a way of life to help one lead a fulfilling existence…and every person, no matter their race, religion, or culture is welcome. History Brought Alive provides you with a single credible source detailing Norse Paganism.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A Decent Summary with a few minor errors
- By Kristjan Larson on 08-30-22
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- Tristan
- 11-17-18
Abridged Norse Myths
fun stuff, but not a lot of soul. somewhat bland at parts, but Gaiman's voice is great.
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- ec4fish
- 04-23-23
Enjoyable listen for all ages
Wade past the opening chapter. Get into the meat of the stories. They are good stories. I found myself comparing the stories with modern religion. Very fascinating.
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- naomi barcelo
- 05-10-18
Listening replacing reading
Because it’s nice to be able to listen and fold clothes, or cook, or whatever takes hands and eyes at the same time. More books consumed by ME. THANK YOU
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- Aidain Hearn
- 02-08-17
Great Stories
Truly wonderful, an amazing collection of stories told beautifully be Neil Geiman. I reccomend it highly
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-08-17
just Neil Gaiman being amazing again.
loved hearing Neil tell the story of Thor in drag. 'Twas a thing of beauty!
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- Brady
- 04-13-18
Excellent stories
Neil Gaiman is a master of his craft and his reading only adds to it. I cannot recommend highly enough
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- Miggy Ferrero Rocher
- 03-18-19
100% worth it
Its very educational and super funny at times and I loved all of the stories. Highly recommend!
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- Deborah Cornland
- 05-18-19
Fabulous performance of these classic stories
Loved it. Very engaging and extremely well narrated. Will more than likely listen to it again.
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- Anonymous User
- 09-20-18
Mythology fan
If you are a fan of norse mythology but find your knowledge about the Creation of it lacking then this is probably the right book for you. The narration is really immersive without being over the top, had a great time listening to this book.
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- daniel garza
- 08-06-18
Great read!
I very much enjoyed Neil Gaiman's storytelling and style in this history focused book and I would recommend it.
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