Deutsche Mythologie vs The children of Odin: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Norse Mythology, Mythology
Deutsche Mythologie
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Der Zauber der germanischen Sagen. Woher stammen die Zwerge und Riesen, Walküren und Hexen, die unsere Kindermärchen bevölkern? Was hat Frau Holle mit dem alten Barbarossa im Kyffhäuser zu tun, und wer ist eigentlich…
The children of Odin
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Padraic Colum retells the full cycle of Norse mythology starting with their creation myths, through the rise of the AEsir and Vanir gods, and their many adventures, which culminate in Ragnarok (a battle between good…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The children of Odin has the widest readership — 3919 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Deutsche Mythologie | The children of Odin | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.3 (75) | 4.0 (3919) |
| Hardcover | — | 4.3 (8) |
| Apple Books | — | 5.0 (15) |
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Reception
| Deutsche Mythologie | The children of Odin | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 75 | 3919 |
| Editions | 2 | 52 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | — | 4514 |
| Reading it now | — | 619 |
| Written reviews | — | 316 |
| Wikipedia attention | 739 | — |
| Pages | 384 | 280 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Deutsche Mythologie or The children of Odin?
Deutsche Mythologie has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Deutsche Mythologie 4.2/5, The children of Odin 4.0/5).
Which is shorter to read: Deutsche Mythologie or The children of Odin?
The children of Odin is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The children of Odin (280 pages, ≈ 5 h 11 m); Deutsche Mythologie (384 pages, ≈ 7 h 07 m).
Which is harder to read: Deutsche Mythologie or The children of Odin?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Deutsche Mythologie: Moderate; The children of Odin: Challenging.