A manual of Scandinavian mythology vs Asgard stories: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Eddas, Norse Mythology
A manual of Scandinavian mythology
Originally published in 1839, this was the first good summary in English of the characters and themes of the Nordic myths, with a popular account of the two Eddas and of the religion of Odin. The author shows that the…
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Asgard stories
The world of Norse mythology is brought vividly to life in this collection of tales for young readers describing Odin, Freyja, Thor, Loki, and other gods of the ancient Scandinavians.
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Asgard stories is the quickest read — about 2 hours vs 7 for A manual of Scandinavian mythology.
- Asgard stories has the widest readership — 1120 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| A manual of Scandinavian mythology | Asgard stories | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.7 (3) | 3.8 (1120) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.5 (2) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.5 (43) |
Reception
| A manual of Scandinavian mythology | Asgard stories | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 3 | 1120 |
| Editions | 5 | 5 |
| Citations | 3 | — |
| Want to read | 5 | 1375 |
| Reading it now | — | 321 |
| Written reviews | — | 68 |
| Pages | 416 | 122 |