American Gods is a novel by Neil Gaiman that tells the story of Shadow Moon, a man who is released from prison early after his wife dies in a car accident. Shadow is hired by a mysterious man named Mr. Wednesday, who turns out to be the Norse god Odin in disguise. As Shadow travels with Mr. Wednesday across America, he discovers that the gods of old are still alive and well, but they are losing power as people's beliefs shift to new gods of technology and media.
Throughout the novel, Shadow encounters a variety of gods from different mythologies, including Anansi, Czernobog, and Mad Sweeney. He also learns about a brewing war between the old gods and the new gods, led by Mr. World. As Shadow becomes more embroiled in the conflict between the gods, he must decide where his loyalties lie and what he is willing to sacrifice for the gods he believes in.
American Gods explores themes of belief, identity, and the power of storytelling. It is a dark and fantastical tale that blends mythology with modern-day America, creating a unique and captivating world that challenges readers to question their own beliefs and values.
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American Gods
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Dear God
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Tech Boy & Mr. World
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Danny Bensi:
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House on the Rock
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Danny Bensi:
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Bilquis
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Danny Bensi:
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Breaking In
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Danny Bensi:
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Places of Power
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Danny Bensi:
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Shoot Out
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Danny Bensi:
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Much to Be Done
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Danny Bensi:
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Looking for Media
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Danny Bensi:
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American Dream
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Danny Bensi:
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Hangman
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Danny Bensi:
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Wednesday & Betty
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Danny Bensi:
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Baroquetech
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Danny Bensi:
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This Isn't Who You Are
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Danny Bensi:
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Resurrection
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Danny Bensi:
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Dead Girl Fight
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Danny Bensi:
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Odin & Thor
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Danny Bensi:
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Balor's Eye
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Danny Bensi:
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Sweeney's Revenge
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Danny Bensi:
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God of the Sun
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Danny Bensi:
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Tech Boy
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Danny Bensi:
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Amen
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Danny Bensi:
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Shadow Moon & the World Tree
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Danny Bensi:
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Where Did You Sleep Last Night
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Danny Bensi:
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Main Title Theme
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Brian Reitzell:
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St. James Infirmary (feat. Mark Lanegan)
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Brian Reitzell:
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Bilquis' Orgy
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Brian Reitzell:
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Tehran 1979 (feat. Debbie Harry & Shirley Manson)
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Brian Reitzell:
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Shopping
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Brian Reitzell:
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Out of Time
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Brian Reitzell:
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Gumball
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Brian Reitzell:
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Bilquis Gets to Work
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Brian Reitzell:
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Vulcan
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Brian Reitzell:
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I Put a Spell on You (feat. Mark Lanegan)
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Brian Reitzell:
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Laura's Affair
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Brian Reitzell:
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Queen Of The Bored (feat. Shirley Manson)
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Brian Reitzell:
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Salim Waits
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Brian Reitzell:
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Salim and Jinn
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Brian Reitzell:
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Media Bowie
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Brian Reitzell:
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Nunnyunnini
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Brian Reitzell:
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Wednesday Heals Shadow
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Brian Reitzell:
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Essie Accused
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Brian Reitzell:
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They're Here Finale
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Brian Reitzell:
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Nunnyunnini (Brian Reitzell)
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Brian Reitzell:
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Queen of the Bored (Brian Reitzell feat. Shirley Manson)
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Brian Reitzell:
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St. James Infirmary Blues (Brian Reitzell feat. Mark Lanegan)
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Brian Reitzell:
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Main Title Theme (Brian Reitzell)
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Brian Reitzell:
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In the Pines (Brian Reitzell feat. Mark Lanegan)
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Brian Reitzell:
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