The Mythology of Forged by Fate
My Fate
of the Gods series takes place in a world where all mythology is true, but
most of the gods are immigrants from other worlds and planes, searching for
worshippers, and weak gods they might be able to overthrow in the process.
When Thor and Odin arrive around 1400 BC
and build Asgard, they’re already late to the party. If they want to stay, they
have to find a way to live with the gods who are already there – Zeus and his
Olympians, Ra and his Egyptians, the gods of Assyria, and the many, many
aspects of Bhagavan in India, to name a few of the most influential. And then,
of course, there’s the god who created the world they’ve invaded: Elohim, the
God of Adam and Eve.
One of the challenges of Forged by Fate was to find a way in
which all the gods and goddesses, all these warring pantheons, would be able to
coexist with one another without tearing the world apart at the first excuse
for a fight. Because if Odin and Thor have no problem starting trouble with
Frost Giants over the mead of poetry, I don’t think they’d hesitate to try to
steal Fragarach from the Tuatha Dé
Danann, if the mood struck.
There are few gods in western mythology,
who aren’t interested in *taking* when they see something they like, be it a
magical weapon, a woman (the Olympians are especially fond of stealing women!),
or an entire land mass. If they’re fighting amongst themselves, maybe that’s
one thing, but lock an entire world of gods together in a finite space, and it
seems to me that finite space would come out a lot worse for the wear.
Anyone who has read any Norse mythology
knows, the Norse gods love a good fight. My Thor isn’t the bully that some
other books make him out to be, but he’s still powerful enough to tip the
balance of power. Especially if he sides with Eve, Adam, and Elohim.
For Thor and Odin, this isn’t the first world
in which other gods have lived. But it’s the first world in which they let them
continue living, after they arrived. Why? Well, you’ll have to read the book to
find out!
Book Blurb:
After Adam fell, God made Eve to protect the
world. —
Adam has pursued Eve since the dawn of creation, intent on using her power to
create a new world and make himself its God. Throughout history, Eve has
thwarted him, determined to protect the world and all of creation. Unknown to
her, the Norse god Thor has been sent by the Council of Gods to keep her from
Adam's influence, and more, to protect the interests of the gods themselves.
But this time, Adam is after something more than just Eve's power — he desires
her too, body and soul, even if it means the destruction of the world. Eve
cannot allow it, but as one generation melds into the next, she begins to
wonder if Adam might be a man she could love.
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/forged-by-fate-amalia-dillin/1114751257?ean=2940016350073
Author Bio:
Amalia Dillin began as a Biology major before taking Latin and falling in love with old heroes and older gods. After that, she couldn't stop writing about them, with the occasional break for more contemporary subjects. She lives in upstate New York with her husband, and dreams of the day when she will own goats--to pull her chariot through the sky, of course.
More of her work can be found on her website, www.amaliadillin.com, where she also keeps a blog on Norse and Classical mythology.
This is on my wishlist now. This sounds incredibly unique and fascinating. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYay! I hope you'll enjoy it!
DeleteHi Tara! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteAmalia, thank you so much for the Guest Post! So looking forward to reading Forged by Fate!
Thanks so much for having me!! :)
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