Traci rated it
really liked it Shelves: books-read-in-2011, 4-stars, nonfiction-parascience
Overall, a very concise and humorous collection of blurbs regarding weapons and folklore used in the tv show Supernatural.
The pros:
-Well edited: I've read a lot of books on paranormal and supernatural topics and unfortunately, they sometimes tend to be so full of spelling and grammatical errors that it almost makes them hard to read. This book was not one of them.
-Quick and easy read: not dry, like many books on the subject, and doesn't try to present itself as a textbook. This area is still r..more
May 24, 2013Driverpicksthemusic rated it it was amazing
The Mythology of Supernatural: the Signs and Symbols behind the Popular TV Show is a must read for anyone who loves the CW series. Not only is it chock full of amazing lore and stories but the author helps debunk some rumors in the fandom as well as add interesting insight to the characters. The book is dedicated to the most amazing (and kick ass!) car in the world the 1967 black Chevy Impala because it is the only car cool enough to be driven by Dean Winchester into the apocalypse! Sadly the bo..more
This book was very good and pretty comprehensive. I have to say that the author tried too hard, though. Sometimes he tried sounding too academic and knowledgeable about the various myths, gods and goddesses. Then he would throw in 'Supernatural speak' (if you're a fan of the show you know what I mean) and it just sounded inappropriate and ridiculous. He also strays from the topic a little sometimes. For example, in the section about The Apocalypse, he went on about an Egyptian myth that had noth..more
THIS BOOK WAS FREAKING AMAZING!
It was written after the 5th season of the show. It's divided into chapters with different themes, angels, demons, signs and sigils, weapons, and so on. There's a lot of information and background story about everything, and you can tell the author has researched a lot! It's not only about the monsters and weapons, the last chapter is about the Apocalypse, and you also get to read about some other historical brothers and so on.
It's written beautifully, I literall..more
All I have to say is holy shit does this man know his mythology. This is somehow one of the best mythology books that I've read. It covers a broad range of topics (all of which do pertain to events on the show) and he offers several different versions of each tale so as not to be biased. The author did his research and he did it well. You do not have to be a fan of Supernatural to enjoy this book although I have to say that all the quotes from the show did have me giggling. But, this book holds..more
As a Supernatural fan and a mythological/history nerd this book was tailor made for me and did not disappoint. It explained the myth and legend behind some of the shows most important elements and then explained how the writers changed those details to fit with Supernatural's canon. It was a quick read too, I managed to finish it in one day.
If you love hunters, carry around salt and follow Misha Collins on Twitter then you might indeed enjoy this book.
I will admit that I am a huge fan of the show Supernatural and I found this book to be rather interesting and contained some information that was new to me. For example to learn where Castiel may have been derived from was interesting and to just learn some extra information regarding angels and demons was just fun. I did enjoy this book and find myself wanting to learn more about other forms of mythology.
This book was a great insight into the mythology and information behind all of the information of the TV show. I learned so much about the show and all the research that the writers put into the show.
Sep 03, 2013
Cecilya rated it
it was amazingRecommends it for: anyone and everyone interested in mythologies
This book was just really fascinating. i would definitely recommend. I am a big Supernatural fan so it was great for when you were wondering about the real life information on the things in the episodes, he had an answer. Even if you don't watch the show, it's an awesome read.
Jan 04, 2014Soraia Ferreira rated it it was amazing
What an amazing book! Not only talks about Supernatural, my all time favorite show, it also talks about mythology and actual american history, really really good, I had to read it for college but I would re-read it anytime!
Apr 26, 2015Erinn Leach rated it it was amazing
I highly suggest this for any supernatural fan or anyone that likes to know origin stories. Great read!!
This is one of my favorite book about mythology and the show Supernatural. If you need help understanding biblical mythology or creation stories, read this amazing book!
Apr 17, 2016Tammy Van Horn rated it it was amazing
A lot of interesting and fascinating information. Definitely recommend for fans of Supernatural and interested in the mystical,paranormal, and mythology.
Absolutely loved this book, finished it in no time and was completely engulfed in the information.
Dec 15, 2017Ash Wilson rated it it was amazing
As an SPN fanatic, I try to collect & read all the books about the show / pertaining to the show that I possibly can. I strongly disagree with fellow SPN-Family Members who harshly rated this book in that I LOVED it! Probably my favorite SPN book I've read thus far after 'Family Don't End with Blood'.
Although the Texas-native, (as are both Jared & Jensen) author clearly states no connection to, or authorization / endorsement by the show or anyone associated with it, he clearly is a real..more
Jan 11, 2018stop_tolkien_and_read rated it it was amazing
4.5
I'm a huge fan of the early Supernatural seasons (and some of the later ones), so this was an interesting and educational supplementary read to the show. While it was very information-heavy, the writing was colloquial and easy to understand, and Nathan Robert Brown's humor is great.
I guess the subtitle of the book kinda threw me off because I was expecting more info on the literal symbols, when in reality it discussed mostly religious/mythical representation. This was still really interestin..more
Mythology is something that I find really interesting, so I was really excited to read this book (being both a fan of the show and the history). I really liked the coverage of the stories within the book. Each concept got explained in the context of Supernatural mythology, realistic mythology, and any other background information the author felt the reader might need. I was relieved to find that the author left his sources within the text and layout the information in a way that allowed the read..more
Dec 22, 2012Melyssa Dawn Michaels rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This was a very well put together book. Every section delved heavy into the mythology of Supernatural and also other religions and beliefs and what part they played in where the Supernatural mythos came from. I enjoyed this book immensely and would recommend it to fans of the show or fans of information period because this book is jammed full of information.
I learned a lot from this book, not only about the show and their ideas, but other religions and belief systems, as well as stories that hav..more
Jun 05, 2014Ainoa rated it really liked it
after almost 5 months, AT LAST. That's what happens when you're reading non fiction.
If you like Supernatural and mythology this is a good book, though if you know your fair share of it already, this won't add nothing new to your data base. The book is basically descriptive on where the mythology of SPN comes from but it doesn't delve in speculation . I miss a little bit of that and more depth in the accounting of some myths.
But as I said, if you are new to mythology and you like SPN, this is t..more
Jul 29, 2017Sassafras rated it really liked it
With a 2011 copyright, this endeavor covers about half the Supernatural series to date. Some of the questions raised here have been answered in subsequent seasons. Regardless, this is a worthy read for any fan. Mr. Brown does a sound job of exploring various world mythologies and mysteries as they may relate to the world of Supernatural. His explanations are accessible and engaging.
As someone who spends most of the Supernatural episode trying to figure out where they myths and creatures come from, this book was an end to all my wikipedia rabbit-trails. Brown is a mythologist who researched all the lore used on the show and writes what's straight from mythological history and what's been creatively enhanced.
Apr 11, 2017Jessrawk rated it it was amazing
Incredibly well- & thoroughly researched, almost (pleasantly) surprisingly so. Goes just a little bit in-depth about everything without getting boring. Intelligent while still being a super fun read. More serious (in a good way) than some of the other fandom stuff.
Jun 18, 2012Tim Knight rated it really liked it
A very interesting book. If you are a comtemplicative persuasion, there's plenty to think about in this book. If you're not, it's a fun romp through Supernatural.
Mar 24, 2013Michael Atencio rated it it was amazing
Great for authors of the supernatural as a bible of different legends about signs and symbols and how they are used on the show. Next for me is te monsters version.
Great book if you're a fan and want a good organized list of what's been covered in the show concerning the mythology.
Sep 28, 2012Jennifer Juarez rated it it was amazing
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Nov 08, 2011
Celene Swagler rated it
it was amazingRecommends it for: anyone who loves the CW series 'Supernatural'
This book was so interesting and informative!!!!
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Nathan Robert Brown (1977-present) is an author, pop culture mythologist, and technical writer from Texas, currently residing in Florida. He received the 2009 Harry Brown Award for 'The Rape of Lilith.' Nathan has done extensive research in world mythology, folklore, urban legends, ancient civilizations, and world religions, and is an expert on trinities/tripartite systems and universal themes in..more
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