Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology, published in 2017, retells stories from ancient Scandinavian tradition, centering on Odin, Thor and Loki. The cycle runs from the creation of the world to the final battle of Ragnarok. In the book's introduction, Gaiman explains where his personal fondness for these stories came from.
When was Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology published?
Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology was published in 2017. An audiobook narrated by Gaiman himself appeared in February of that same year.
Who narrated the audiobook of Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology?
Neil Gaiman narrated the audiobook of Norse Mythology himself. The New York Times described his narration as "seductive."
How did critics respond to Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology?
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman received generally positive reviews. Kirkus Reviews described Gaiman's prose as rich and atmospheric, and Michael Dirda of The Washington Post found the retellings gripping and strongly characterised. Natalie Haynes, writing for The Guardian, described the work as egalitarian.
Was Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology adapted for BBC Radio?
BBC Radio 4 broadcast a ninety-minute adaptation of Norse Mythology on Boxing Day 2018. The cast included Derek Jacobi as Odin, Colin Morgan as Loki, Natalie Dormer as Freya, and Nathaniel Martello-White as Thor. Diana Rigg narrated as "Mrs. Njordsdottir," and Gaiman appeared in a cameo as a radio announcement.
Did Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology become a comic book?
Dark Horse Comics adapted Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman as an eighteen-issue series, with P. Craig Russell providing scripts, layouts and covers throughout. Artists including Mike Mignola, Jerry Ordway and Dave Stewart contributed art and colors. The series was collected in three volumes, the last published on the 25th of January, 2023.