Magical elements, religion, mythical creatures and Norse mythology make up most fantasy novels. Rothfuss, Tolkien and Martin take different aspects from one religion and each author emphasis a different element from Christianity. The same with Norse mythology, different aspects were shown throughout each novel. Martin’s novel took a more historic/political view of fantasy. Tolkien was more mythical, where Rothfuss is in-between. His novel is both political and mythical. Rothfuss even threw in some fictional history, which follows with the stories plot. The authors choose mythical creatures that best suited their world. Taking a different spin with how they could incorporate Norse mythology in their novels. As you have read each novel has defining
