Introducing an instant classic - master storyteller Neil Gaiman presents a dazzling version of the great Norse myths.
Neil Gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction. Now he turns his attention back to the source, presenting a bravura rendition of the great northern tales. In Norse Mythology, Gaiman ... Show More
Mar 2023
Sarah Iles Johnston, "Gods and Mortals: Ancient Greek Myths for Modern Readers" (Princeton UP, 2023)
Gripping tales that abound with fantastic characters and astonishing twists and turns, Greek myths confront what it means to be mortal in a world of powerful forces beyond human control. Little wonder that they continue to fascinate readers thousands of years after they were firs ... Show More
27m 18s
Mar 2023
How Norse Myths Shape The Way We Think
<p>Thanks to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the legends of Thor, Odin and Asgard are familiar to millions today. Yet the histories of these myths are far richer than modern popular culture often implies. From Yggdrasil to Ragnarok, the seemingly unending tales of heroism, betraya ... Show More
51m 22s
Nov 2023
Norse myths: everything you wanted to know
What myths did the Norse believe, and what influence did they exert on daily life? Was the trickster god Loki really that bad, and was Odin really that wise? And why is Christianity a crucial part of the story? Speaking to Kev Lochun, historian and broadcaster Eleanor Rosamund Ba ... Show More
58m 21s
Aug 2023
Gilgamesh, le plus ancien héros de l'histoire ?
<p>Mes chers camarades, bien le bonjour ! </p><p>Hercule, Jason, Ulysse, Achille, Persée, Roland, Arthur, Merlin, Jeanne d’Arc et Mulan : on en a vu des héros et héroïnes historiques, semi-légendaires voire carrément mythologiques ! Mais si je vous disais qu’il existe une histoir ... Show More
13m 27s