A Short History of Myth vs Aspects du mythe: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Myth, Mythology, History
A Short History of Myth
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The history of myth is the history of humanity; our stories and beliefs, our curiosity and attempts to understand the world, link us to our ancestors and each other. Myths help us make sense of the universe. Armstrong…
Aspects du mythe
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First published in English in 1954, this founding work of the history of religions secured the North American reputation of the Romanian émigré-scholar Mircea Eliade. Making reference to an astonishing number of…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Aspects du mythe highest: Aspects du mythe 4.1 · A Short History of Myth 3.7.
- A Short History of Myth has the widest readership — 6667 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| A Short History of Myth | Aspects du mythe | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.7 (6667) | 4.1 (1229) |
| Hardcover | 3.0 (16) | — |
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Reception
| A Short History of Myth | Aspects du mythe | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 6667 | 1229 |
| Editions | 11 | 10 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Pages | 168 | 243 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: A Short History of Myth or Aspects du mythe?
Aspects du mythe has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Aspects du mythe 4.1/5, A Short History of Myth 3.7/5).
Which is shorter to read: A Short History of Myth or Aspects du mythe?
A Short History of Myth is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: A Short History of Myth (168 pages, ≈ 3 h 07 m); Aspects du mythe (243 pages, ≈ 4 h 30 m).
Which is harder to read: A Short History of Myth or Aspects du mythe?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — A Short History of Myth: Moderate; Aspects du mythe: Moderate.