Big Book Energy
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Big Book Energy
[World] Serpents and Snark: The Gospel of Loki
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Jennifer Fain and Paige Downey
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Season 3
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Episode 6
This episode, Paige chooses a tale firmly rooted in Norse Mythology. Tune in to hear about everyone's favorite Trickster and his take on some less well known myths.
Mythology & Folklore: Norse
Resources used for general Norse mythology:
- The Creation of the Cosmos: https://norse-mythology.org/tales/norse-creation-myth/
- The Nine Realms in Norse Mythology: https://skjalden.com/nine-realms-in-norse-mythology/
And here is what Paige used for Loki specifically:
- Loki the Trickster in Norse Mythology: https://blog.vkngjewelry.com/loki-trickster-god/
Paige Presents Fun with Comics: Stray Souls
The Gospel of Loki, Joanne M. Harris
- For more info about the author, check out her website.
- Buy a copy of The Gospel of Loki for yourself.
Creative’s Corner: for a hefty dose of cuteness, check out bobertquail on Instagram.
Discussion Questions
- Were you familiar with any Norse myths before this episode and if so, which ones?
- Do you have any favorite movies/books that feature a Norse myth component? (i.e., let’s talk about MARVEL!)
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