Encyclopedia of ancient deities vs Mythos: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Goddesses, Gods, Greek Mythology, Mythology
Encyclopedia of ancient deities
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"This reference work lists all the known gods through recorded history. Alphabetically arranged entries provide the name of each deity (with alternate spellings), as well as notes on names that may be linguistically or…
Mythos
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Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. The legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire,…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Mythos is the quickest read — about 8 hours vs 11 for Encyclopedia of ancient deities.
- Mythos has the widest readership — 658 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| Encyclopedia of ancient deities | Mythos | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.5 (125) | — |
| Hardcover | — | 4.2 (658) |
| Google Books | — | 5.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.5 (201) |
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Reception
| Encyclopedia of ancient deities | Mythos | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 125 | 658 |
| Editions | 9 | 22 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | 464 | — |
| Reading it now | 16 | — |
| Written reviews | 7 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 627 |
| Pages | 605 | 446 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Encyclopedia of ancient deities or Mythos?
Encyclopedia of ancient deities has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Encyclopedia of ancient deities 4.4/5, Mythos 4.3/5).
Which is shorter to read: Encyclopedia of ancient deities or Mythos?
Mythos is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Mythos (446 pages, ≈ 8 h 16 m); Encyclopedia of ancient deities (605 pages, ≈ 11 h 12 m).
Which is harder to read: Encyclopedia of ancient deities or Mythos?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Encyclopedia of ancient deities: Moderate; Mythos: Moderate.