Readers can explore a world of folklore in Ames resident Genevieve Gornichec's debut novel, which centers on Norse mythology. “The Witch’s Heart” was published earlier this year by Ace, an imprint of ...

Old Norse mythology is familiar enough today that most everyone has heard of Thor and Odin, Ragnarok and Valhalla. Two lesser-known Norse figures form the core of “The Witch’s Heart” (Ace, 259 pages, ...

Gornichec reimagines Norse mythology in this heartfelt debut about the power of a mother’s love. The witch Angrboda is no stranger to burnings at the stake, having survived three of them. Wounded and ...

The elves were granted four unicorns by the holy goddess, but over time, those enchanted creatures were stolen away and cursed by witchcraft. Now, with only one unicorn still surviving, a lone elven ...

For Lacey Conine and her coven, the common image of witches wearing cloaks and practicing rituals in the woods is inaccurate. Their meetings are more akin to girl time. “It pretty much is rooted in ...

The Northman is a Viking epic by Eggers, different from his usual style but still crafted authentically with Norse mythology. Nosferatu, a remake by Eggers, showcases stunning Gothic visuals and ...