In the third and final part of the Norse mythology article, I take a look at some of the heroes of that pantheon: a few of the legendary characters whose influence on our writing and culture is felt even today. (more…)
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Norse Mythology Part Three: The Heroes & Legends
Posted in History, Mythology, Vikings, tagged Culture, heroes, history, legends, Loki, mythology, Norse Cosmos, Norse Mythology, Odin, polytheism, the human condition, Thor, Thor's Day Thursday, Vikings, Woden's Day Wednesday on December 12, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Welcome to the end: Neo reviews the comic Ragnarok – Issue # 1
Posted in comics, Mythology, Review, Vikings, tagged comic review, IDW, Nine Realms, Norse Mythology, Ragnarok, Ragnarok comic, Ragnarok comic review, Thor, uncommon geek, uncommon geek comic review, Vikings, Walter Simonson on September 8, 2014| Leave a Comment »
A new comic series published by IDW, Ragnarok is an original tale crafted by acclaimed comic book creator, Walter Simonson, and is steeped heavily in Norse mythology. Neo, The Uncommon Geek’s resident enthusiast of said mythology, takes a look at the first issue of this new series. (more…)
I used to be an adventurer… The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Review & Geek-Out
Posted in gaming, Review, video game, Vikings, tagged Bethesda, Dawnguard, Dragonborn, Game Review, Hearthfire, I used to be an adventurer, Oblivion, open world games, RPGs, Skyrim, Skyrim DLC, Skyrim Legendary Edition, Skyrim Legendary Edition review, Skyrim review, The Elder Scrolls on June 23, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Like so many of the great RPGs in the gaming world, The Elder Scrolls series is one of the most in-depth and consuming sagas of entertainment that money can buy. On the fateful day of November 11, 2011, Bethesda Studios rocked the gaming world with the fifth installment in the series, known simply as Skyrim. (more…)
Norse Mythology, Part Two: The Norse Cosmos
Posted in experiment, History, Mythology, Vikings, tagged cultural influence, Culture, history, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Mjolnir, mythology, Nine Realms, Norse Cosmos, Norse Mythology, Odin, Scandinavia, Thor, Thor The Dark World, Vikings, Yggdrasil on June 8, 2014| Leave a Comment »
In part two of my geeking out over Norse Mythology, I explore the Norse Cosmos, and where it diverges from what you see presented in mainstream motion pictures, such as Marvel’s Thor. (more…)
Norse Mythology, Part One: The Vikings
Posted in experiment, History, Mythology, Vikings, tagged cultural influence, heritage, history, Leif Ericsson, Mjolnir, Norse Mythology, Odin, Scandinavia, Thor, Vikings on March 17, 2014| 1 Comment »
Despite many attempts to extinguish it throughout recorded history, “pagan” cultures and faiths, such as that embraced by the Norse peoples of Old World Scandinavia, continue to endure and even flourish in today’s world. Norse culture and mythology in particular is very often misunderstood, misinterpreted, and is rife with cliches that have little or no basis in reality. This weekend on The Uncommon Geek, join me for the first leg on a journey of exploration into a different realm of geeking out, one that is all about mythology, culture, heritage, and why the ideals of the Vikings endure even today.
Asgard Awaits: A review of Thor (2011)
Posted in comics, movies, Mythology, Review, Vikings, tagged Agent Coulson, Another!, Anthony Hopkins, Asgard, Chris Hemsworth, I need a horse!, Jane Foster, Loki, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Mjolnir, Natalie Portman, Norse Mythology, Odin, Thor, Tom Hiddleston, Vikings on February 22, 2014| Leave a Comment »
With Thor: The Dark World about to release on video, I have decided to take a look back at the first, surprisingly good Thor motion picture from 2011. Without further ado, let’s get our Viking on! (more…)
Return to Asgard: A review of Thor: The Dark World
Posted in comics, movies, Mythology, Review, Vikings, tagged Chris Hemsworth, Loki, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Movie reviews, Natalie Portman, Norse Mythology, Odin, Thor, Thor The Dark World, Tom Hiddleston, Vikings on November 16, 2013| 2 Comments »
Be warned: Spoilers await!
Thor returns to the big screen in Marvel’s second follow-up to 2012’s smash hit, The Avengers.
Marvel Studios has kicked Phase Two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe into full gear this year, first with Iron Man 3, and now with a sequel to the surprisingly excellent Thor motion picture from 2011. While Thor: The Dark World continues the same unfortunate trend of movies having gritty and edgy sounding subtitles because, well, that’s what is popular and cool right now (I’m looking at you, J.J. Abrams), this Marvel movie hasn’t lost the wit, heart, and humor that has been a big part of the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe thus far. (more…)
