Gods In Brazil: When Mythology Meets Reality
By Marcos A. Raso
Length24m
About this audiobook
Gods in Brazil: When They Live Our Reality is a collection of fascinating short stories that bring mythological gods into our reality. After a cataclysm in the universe, these divine beings are transported to Brazil without their powers, facing everyday problems like anyone else and even working in common professions. Each tale features one of these gods, showing their journey to adapt to their new life, dealing with difficulties, discovering friendships and, in some cases, even love. Anansi is a writer, Baba Yaga is a teacher, Quetzalcoatl is a lawyer, among others. In addition to facing everyday problems, they still have to deal with issues related to the job market. Get ready to get up close and personal with the history of deities while exploring the landscapes and cultures of Brazil and dealing with issues common to all of us, such as prejudice, acceptance and difficult choices. These tales are a moving and engaging experience that will make you reflect on life and human relationships. With Gods in Brazil , you will discover a parallel and timeless world, full of adventures, challenges and surprises, and you will get to know these mythological beings up close like never before. If you are a fan of fantastic tales that mix mythology, adventure and emotion, this unique and engaging book is a must-read.
Audiobook details
GenreHumor, General Fiction
Length24 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 15, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1"Gods in Brazil: When Mythology Meets Reality"
8"Ghetto Gods: The Life of Odin and Frigga on the Outskirts of São Paulo"
2Preamble
9"The Divine Commercial: The Story of How the Sun God Became a Flour Representative"
3Introduction
10"Goddess Without Powers, But With Great Determination: The Adventures of Artemis in Foz do Iguaçu"
4"Zeus, the Deadly Meteorologist: When the God of Thunder Swapped His Lightning for Satellite Graphics"
11"Goddess of wisdom becomes a teacher in Quixeramobim and leaves Olímpio in an uproar"
5"Thor the Godsmith: When Being a Demigod Isn't All It Seems."
12About the author
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6"Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love and Beauty, now working as a Beautician in Campo Grande: Who said that life is fair?"
13Thank you for reading
7"Neptune, the Surfer without Powers, but with a lot of attitude at Barra da Tijuca Beach"
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