Dieux Américains

Neil Gaiman

In Neil Gaiman's 2001 novel American Gods, Shadow Moon is released from prison and takes a job as a bodyguard for the charismatic Wednesday, who turns out to be the Norse god Odin. Together, they travel across America, rallying old immigrant deities—weakened by a lack of believers—to confront the “new gods” born of technology, media, and finance. Along the way, Shadow is drawn into a mythical conflict that blends folklore, pop culture, and a reflection on American identity, faith, and the power of storytelling.