Deutsche Mythologie vs Introduction to mythology: Which Should You Read?
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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…
Introduction to mythology
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Embark on a captivating journey through the world of myths with "An Introduction to Mythology" by Lewis Spence. This comprehensive guide offers readers a deep dive into the myths, religions, and rationalism of various…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Deutsche Mythologie highest: Deutsche Mythologie 4.2 · Introduction to mythology 3.5.
- Deutsche Mythologie is the quickest read — about 2 hours vs 6 for Introduction to mythology.
- Deutsche Mythologie has the widest readership — 75 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| Deutsche Mythologie | Introduction to mythology | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.3 (75) | 3.3 (43) |
| Hardcover | — | 5.0 (1) |
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Reception
| Deutsche Mythologie | Introduction to mythology | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 75 | 43 |
| Editions | 10 | 15 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 26 | 116 |
| Reading it now | — | 7 |
| Written reviews | — | 5 |
| Wikipedia attention | 739 | — |
| Pages | 119 | 334 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Deutsche Mythologie or Introduction to mythology?
Deutsche Mythologie has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Deutsche Mythologie 4.2/5, Introduction to mythology 3.5/5).
Which is shorter to read: Deutsche Mythologie or Introduction to mythology?
Deutsche Mythologie is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Deutsche Mythologie (119 pages, ≈ 2 h 12 m); Introduction to mythology (334 pages, ≈ 6 h 11 m).
Which is harder to read: Deutsche Mythologie or Introduction to mythology?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Deutsche Mythologie: Challenging; Introduction to mythology: Challenging.