Recently, I have been reading a book written by Neil Gaiman that highlights the main parts of Norse mythology. It features the creation story, various stories in between, and the inevitable apocalypse. The interesting thing about this apocalypse is that, rather than being vague, or in the case of Greek mythology, nonexistent, it is very detailed and laid out. This includes small battles, thought processes, and conversations.
One of the more interesting things about Norse mythology is it lists the gods as less than godly. The reason for the god's immortality are apples that can easily be stolen. It also talks about most of the events that shaped the world as accidental. This is very interesting because there is no sense of reverence, and unlike Greek mythology, it does not mention the worshippers of the gods. I think that this is important because it places the gods on a human level, and makes them more relatable.
This book sounds very interesting and unique at the same time. You described it very well without any spoliers. Good post!
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