Ancient Greek cults vs The Routledge handbook of Greek mythology: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Paganism & Neo-Paganism, Antiquities & Archaeology, Body, Mythologie grecque, Spirituality, Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek cults
Using archaeological, epigraphic and literary sources, and incorporating current scholarly theories, this volume offers an accessible account of the Greek gods for undergraduate students.
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The Routledge handbook of Greek mythology
Now in its eighth edition, this magisterial work offers a comprehensive survey of the stories of Greek myth, from the Olympian gods, through the lesser gods and deities, to the heroes, adventures, and foundation myths…
The verdict
- Ancient Greek cults is the quickest read — about 5 hours vs 14 for The Routledge handbook of Greek mythology.
- Ancient Greek cults reaches further in scholarship and criticism — cited 85 times.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Ancient Greek cults | The Routledge handbook of Greek mythology | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 5.0 (1) | — |
Reception
| Ancient Greek cults | The Routledge handbook of Greek mythology | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1 | — |
| Editions | 8 | 14 |
| Citations | 85 | 80 |
| Pages | 320 | 776 |