Ancient tales and folklore of Japan vs Tales of Ancient Egypt: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Tales, Folklore, Mythology
Ancient tales and folklore of Japan
This enthralling collection brings together over 50 ancient tales from Japanese folklore, gathered and retold by 19th century traveler and naturalist Richard Gordon Smith. During his journeys around Japan, Smith…
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Tales of Ancient Egypt
“Before the land of Egypt rose out of the waters at the beginning of the world, Ra the Shining One came into being.”
Selected tales evoke the mystery, superstitions, and myths of Egypt under the pharaohs.
The verdict
- Readers rate Tales of Ancient Egypt highest: Tales of Ancient Egypt 3.8 · Ancient tales and folklore of Japan 3.4.
- Tales of Ancient Egypt is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 6 for Ancient tales and folklore of Japan.
- Tales of Ancient Egypt has the widest readership — 2149 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Ancient tales and folklore of Japan | Tales of Ancient Egypt | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.4 (382) | 3.8 (2149) |
| Hardcover | — | 4.7 (3) |
| Apple Books | — | 3.0 (12) |
Reception
| Ancient tales and folklore of Japan | Tales of Ancient Egypt | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 382 | 2149 |
| Editions | 9 | 18 |
| Citations | — | 7 |
| Want to read | — | 2952 |
| Reading it now | — | 240 |
| Written reviews | — | 228 |
| Pages | 360 | 215 |