Deutsche Mythologie vs Essential Asatru: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Germanic Mythology, Norse Mythology
Deutsche Mythologie
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Deutsche Mythologie (, Teutonic Mythology) is a treatise on Germanic mythology by Jacob Grimm. First published in Germany in 1835, the work is an exhaustive treatment of the subject, tracing the mythology and beliefs of…
Essential Asatru
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In Essential Asatru, renowned author and priestess Diana Paxson demystifies an ancient, rich, and often misunderstood religion, and offers a practical guide for its modern followers.  A Journey to Fulfillment and…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Deutsche Mythologie highest: Deutsche Mythologie 4.2 · Essential Asatru 3.9.
- Essential Asatru has the widest readership — 823 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| Deutsche Mythologie | Essential Asatru | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.3 (75) | 3.9 (823) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.0 (3) |
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Reception
| Deutsche Mythologie | Essential Asatru | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 75 | 823 |
| Editions | 10 | 2 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 26 | 1397 |
| Reading it now | — | 137 |
| Written reviews | — | 68 |
| Wikipedia attention | 739 | — |
| Pages | 119 | 214 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Deutsche Mythologie or Essential Asatru?
Deutsche Mythologie has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Deutsche Mythologie 4.2/5, Essential Asatru 3.9/5).
Which is shorter to read: Deutsche Mythologie or Essential Asatru?
Deutsche Mythologie is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Deutsche Mythologie (119 pages, ≈ 2 h 12 m); Essential Asatru (214 pages, ≈ 3 h 58 m).
Which is harder to read: Deutsche Mythologie or Essential Asatru?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Deutsche Mythologie: Challenging; Essential Asatru: Moderate.