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Norse Mythology Audiobook by Neil Gaiman— narrated by Neil Gaiman
2018 Audie Award · Narration by the Author or Authors
Neil Gaiman gathers the great Norse tales — the making of the worlds, the mischief of Loki, the doom of Ragnarok — and retells them in his own clear, wry, fireside voice. It is the most inviting door into Norse myth you could ask for.
Why the audiobook wins
Neil Gaiman reading his own retelling of the Norse myths sounds like exactly what it is: a storyteller who has loved these tales since childhood, finally getting to tell them aloud. His voice carries the same dry, fireside warmth on the page into performance, deadpan for Loki's schemes, grave for Ragnarok's approach, and it makes stories that survive only in fragmentary Icelandic texts feel like something being passed down directly to you.
At well under seven hours, this is one of the most accessible mythology listens around, ideal for a single long drive or a couple of commutes, and Gaiman's pacing never lets the shorter runtime feel rushed. He treats each tale, the building of the walls, the theft of Thor's hammer, the binding of Fenrir, as its own complete performance.
Gaiman won the 2018 Audie Award for Best Narration by the Author for this recording, a rare case of the writer proving the best possible reader of his own words. It's a short listen that earns every one of its hours, covered by a single credit.
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- Who narrates the Norse Mythology audiobook?
- Neil Gaiman narrates the audiobook edition of Norse Mythology.
- How long is the Norse Mythology audiobook?
- The audiobook runs 6 hr 29 min.
- Is the Norse Mythology audiobook worth listening to?
- We scored Norse Mythology 4.5 out of 5. Neil Gaiman reading his own retelling of the Norse myths sounds like exactly what it is: a storyteller who has loved these tales since childhood, finally getting to tell them aloud. His voice carries the same dry, fireside warmth on the page into performance, deadpan for Loki's…
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- Is Norse Mythology on Kindle Unlimited?
- No. Norse Mythology was not included with Kindle Unlimited when we last checked on August 15, 2026.
- How much does Norse Mythology cost?
- On Amazon: Kindle $8.18, Paperback $9.35, Hardcover $12.61. Prices as of August 21, 2026 at 3:47 AM EDT and may change.
