The wise, one-eyed All-father who sacrificed his eye for knowledge.

A cunning trickster and "unsurpassable manipulator" who is both a friend and foe to the gods. Notable Myths:

Stories like "The Gylfaginning" (The Creation) describe how Odin and his brothers fashioned the world from the body of a giant. The Gods of Asgard:

Neil Gaiman's is a collection of 15 interconnected short stories that retell ancient Scandinavian myths with a modern, witty narrative voice. Gaiman stays faithful to the original sources, primarily the Prose Edda and Poetic Edda , while focusing on the distinct personalities and flaws of the major gods. Key Content & Stories

A quest involving giant eagles and magical mead that grants the gift of poetry.

A tragic turning point that sets the stage for the end of the world.

The incredibly strong but sometimes dim-witted god of thunder, whose hammer, Mjollnir, was fashioned by dwarves.

The story of how the walls of Asgard were built and the unusual origin of Odin's eight-legged horse, Sleipnir.