Neil Gaiman Explores the World of Norse Mythology

Midday on WNYC | Mar 5, 2018

Author and graphic novelist Neil Gaiman discusses his latest book Norse Mythology. Gaiman, whose own work has been inspired by the characters and stories of Norse myths, explores famous myths about the gods of Asgard, including the nine Norse worlds, which are populated by elves, fire demons, the Vanir gods, humans, dwarfs, giants and the dead.

Neil Gaiman will give a talk with Brooke Gladstone on March 7 at 7:30 pm at Brooklyn Academy of Music at the Peter Jay Sharp Building (30 Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn).

This segment is guest hosted by DW Gibson.

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