Stephen King
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American Gods Characters
| Rating | 4.11 |
| Reviews | 48,718 |
| Total Ratings | 957,492 |
| 5 Star Rating | 408,720 (42%) |
| Genres | Fantasy, Mythology |
| Award | Bram Stoker Award, Hugo Award, Nebula Award, Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel |
| Pages | 640 |
| Character | Description |
|---|---|
| Shadow Moon | The main character; a quiet man with a mysterious past and strong loyalty. |
| Mr. Wednesday | A charming, crafty man who claims to be a god; he hires Shadow as his bodyguard. |
| Laura Moon | Shadow’s wife; dies early in the story but remains involved through supernatural events. |
| Mad Sweeney | An Irish leprechaun who struggles with bad luck and addiction. |
| Czernobog | A Slavic god of darkness who lives with his family in Chicago. |
| Mr. Nancy | The trickster god Anansi; friendly, humorous, and quick-witted. |
| Mr. Ibis | An Egyptian god who works at a funeral home and records stories. |
| Mr. Jacquel | Anubis, an Egyptian god of death; helps prepare bodies for the afterlife. |
| Sam Black Crow | A young woman Shadow meets on the road; open-minded and confident. |
| Technical Boy | A god of technology; arrogant and impulsive, often disrespectful. |
| Media | A goddess of media; uses screens to communicate and influence people. |
| Mr. Town | A government agent working for the New Gods; stern and relentless. |
| Mr. Stone | Another agent of the New Gods; follows orders without question. |
| Mr. Wood | A cruel god who represents ancient forces and works with the New Gods. |
| Mama-Ji | A fierce Hindu goddess who appears as an older woman with great wisdom. |
| Whiskey Jack | A Native American spirit who offers Shadow guidance in his journey. |
| The Zorya Sisters | Three sisters who represent morning, evening, and night; they watch over the world. |
| Low-Key Lyesmith | Shadow’s cellmate; clever, sarcastic, and well-versed in Norse mythology. |
| Mr. Road | A powerful being who sides with the New Gods and shows violent tendencies. |
| Mr. Wood | Works alongside Mr. Town and Mr. Road; dark and dangerous. |
| Hinzelmann | A friendly German immigrant in Lakeside; has a mysterious, dark side. |
| Easter | The goddess of spring and rebirth; colorful, lively, and strong. |
| Horus | The Egyptian god of the sky; he often appears sleepy and distant. |
| Bast | Egyptian cat goddess who acts mysteriously but cares deeply for her people. |
| Alviss | A dwarf with knowledge of metal and magic; works behind the scenes. |
| John Chapman | Known as Johnny Appleseed, he represents American folklore. |
| Vulcan | A Roman god of fire and metal; he supports the New Gods. |
| The Norns | Three ancient beings who control fate; they appear briefly but carry great importance. |
| Bilquis | Queen of Sheba; a goddess of love and lust who struggles to survive in the modern world. |
| Mr. Hinzelmann | A friendly old man in Lakeside who hides a dark secret. |
| Madge | A waitress in Lakeside; friendly and curious about Shadow. |
| Audrey Burton | Robbie Burton’s widow; she blames Shadow for her husband’s death. |
| Robbie Burton | Shadow’s best friend; dies in a car accident before the story begins. |
| Chad Mulligan | The police chief in Lakeside; friendly and sharp. |
| Marguerite Olsen | A reporter in Lakeside who helps Shadow; cautious but caring. |
| Sandy Olsen | Marguerite’s sister; supportive and kind. |
| Moussa | A jinn who serves as a guide to other supernatural beings. |
| Lou Reed | A musician; appears in a vision to speak with Shadow. |
| Peaseblossom | A fairy who aids Mr. Wednesday in his plans. |
| Thoth | Egyptian god of wisdom and writing; works in the funeral business with Mr. Ibis. |
| Mr. Manfred | A mysterious figure tied to ancient history and belief. |
| Vulko | A minor god who works with the New Gods to secure power. |
| John Wayne | Appears as a vision to Shadow; represents classic American heroism. |
| Woodrow | A minor character who appears in Shadow’s visions and dreams. |
| Kali | The Hindu goddess of destruction; respected by other gods. |
| Louis | Shadow’s roommate in prison; becomes a confidant. |
| Esther | A character in the House on the Rock gathering; curious and inquisitive. |
| Sherman | An old friend of Shadow’s from his past life; shows little understanding. |
| Mr. Wednesday’s Raven | A raven that follows Mr. Wednesday; it acts as his spy. |
| Kali | Hindu goddess of time and change; a powerful presence among the gods. |
| Martha Kent | Briefly appears; represents Shadow’s need for family. |
| Emily Dickinson | Appears as a vision; gives advice to Shadow. |
| Echo | Appears briefly in a dream; reflects on unfulfilled love. |
| Nunyunnini | An ancient mammoth god; one of the Old Gods who feels abandoned. |
| Kali | The goddess of time and destruction from Hinduism. |
| Eostre | Goddess of dawn and spring; her character embodies renewal. |
| Nyame | An African sky god; associated with traditional tales. |
| The House Cat | Mysterious, connected to Bast, and symbolic of Egyptian beliefs. |
| Sigrun | A Norse Valkyrie; loyal to her kin and traditions. |
| Loki | Norse trickster god; causes trouble but also brings wisdom. |
| Aggie | A friendly older woman Shadow meets on his journey. |
| Zorya Utrennyaya | Represents morning; one of the sisters who watches over the world. |
| Zorya Vechernyaya | Represents evening; wise and protective of her family. |
| Zorya Polunochnaya | Represents midnight; grants Shadow a special gift. |
| Sally | A waitress who serves Shadow; friendly but uninterested in myths. |
| Jack | A wanderer Shadow meets who shares stories of past adventures. |
| Mike Ainsel | Shadow’s alias when he moves to Lakeside. |
| Rusty | A trucker who shares stories about his travels. |
| Betty | A woman who helps Shadow navigate the small-town lifestyle. |
| Phil | A friendly face at the local diner. |
| Harold | An old friend of Wednesday; shares wisdom from the past. |
| Duke | A resident of Lakeside; appears suspicious of newcomers. |
| Ruby | A friendly character who helps Shadow in his journey. |
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