Recollected by History Retold
Genre: Classic mythology, short stories
Format: Audiobook
Narrator: Henry Anderson
Release Date: January 15, 2023
Book Description: Are you ready to explore the incredible and captivating world of Norse mythology?
With Epic Viking Tales this book is here to bring you on an unforgettable journey through the myths of Vikings gods and Ragnarok.
This book is an essential guide for anyone looking to learn about one of the oldest and most fascinating mythologies in history. From the creation story of Ymir, the legendary battle between Thor and Jörmungandr, and the apocalyptic event known as Ragnarok, this book brings these tales to life with vivid descriptions and entertaining stories.
For those who are already familiar with these stories, this book offers an unprecedented look at some lesser-known tales from Norse mythology that will thrill readers of all ages. With exciting characters, epic stories, and far-reaching consequences, this book is sure to provide hours of entertainment.
This book is a must-have for any fan of Norse mythology. So what are you waiting for? Let’s go on an adventure together!
Thoughts:
I was pleasantly surprised by this audiobook on Norse mythology and the world of the Vikings. The narration was superb, and the audio quality was excellent. The in-depth exploration of the Viking gods and heroes was particularly interesting, and the length was just right - not too long, but with enough detail to really get a sense of the mythology. Highly recommend it as a starting point. The stories are pretty much to put in words stories that have been told generation after generation. And having it in audio just brings it to life, after all the stories were passed down in oral form before they were ever committed to written language.
It also contains a bit of an introduction to the storytelling culture of Iceland and its mythology.
This collection contains the stores:
The Beginning- a brief explanation of the nine worlds and the tree that binds them together.
Odir Seeks Wisdom from Mimir - Pretty much the story of how he lost his eye.
The Binding of the Wolf - the story of Fenrir, how he came to be and the tricks used to bind it. The Gods have zero tolerance for creatures that scare them clearly.
The Judgment of the dead: A story about the Great Judgement Hall so the souls of the dead are judged. This is the story we have known of Valhalla, the would will live and fight in preparation for the battle of Ragnarok. This was just meh, didn't really seem very interesting.
Baldur's Dream - as the most beloved of the gods when Baldur's spirit is down the gods around him try to console him. He gets a prophetic dream about his upcoming death.This ties in well with the next story.
The Mistletoe - Everything must sear to never hurt Baldur.
Loki makes trouble - the tale of Loki chopping off Sifs hair. Instead of waiting like normal people to have it grow back Thor forces Loki to fix it.
How Thiassi captures Loki
Thiassi Carries off Iduna - she's the keeper of the Golden apple. She is tricked by Loki to follow him to the gardens, where Thiassi who can shapeshift to a great eagle snatches her and takes her prisoner. The goal is of course to weaken the gods.
The Gods grow old- no apples means no rejuvenation.
Loki brings Iduna back
Thor and Thrym - in this story, Thors wakes up one day and his hammer is missing. And they need to get it back from the giants
Thor and Skyrim: Thor and Loki are bored so they go out to look for adventure.
Thor's journey to get the kettle for Jegir
Frey claims into Odin's High Seat
Frey's love for Gerd
Skirnir's journey to win Gerd for Frey
The Death of Baldur - After making sure everything is sworn off from hurting Baldur the gods behave like stupid teenagers. As he cannot get hurt they have pointless games of throwing stuff at him and see blades and whatever just bound off him. And of course, Loki decides to play a trick.
Hermond's journey in search of Baldur - the story of the gods trying to bring him back from the dead. Hel makes a compromise with him, an impossible task.
Loki at Eigirs feast
The capture of Loki: after the gods find out it was his fault that Baldur died they will seek revenge so Loki hides himself. And is unsuccessful.
So it was overall an okay story, but it did feel like most classics. Just a series of stories, I did not feel like you get to know the characters or fall for them. Not that it was bad just that I felt distant from the whole cast of characters.
This was used for the challenge of #AYearAThon this month's theme was mythology, retelling, and fairytales.
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