D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths vs Hades and the Underworld: Which Should You Read?
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The Underworld is the land of the dead and ruled by the powerful god Hades. It is not a place where the living are welcome, but that’s where you must go. You will need to cross the River Styx and face the three-head dog…
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The verdict
- Very close on paper — pick by the themes that pull you more.
Scores by source
| D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths | Hades and the Underworld | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.4 (20481) | — |
| Hardcover | 4.4 (40) | — |
| Google Books | 4.0 (1) | — |
Reception
| D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths | Hades and the Underworld | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 20481 | — |
| Editions | 15 | 7 |
| Want to read | 11783 | — |
| Reading it now | 1418 | — |
| Written reviews | 1421 | — |
| Pages | 192 | 112 |
Questions readers ask
Which is shorter to read: D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths or Hades and the Underworld?
Hades and the Underworld is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Hades and the Underworld (112 pages, ≈ 2 h 04 m); D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths (192 pages, ≈ 3 h 33 m).
Which is harder to read: D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths or Hades and the Underworld?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths: Moderate; Hades and the Underworld: Moderate.