Asgard and the gods vs Essential Asatru: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Germanic Mythology, Norse Mythology
Asgard and the gods
Legend is not history; but in legend we find embodied historical truths, manners and customs of past ages, beliefs and superstitions otherwise long forgotten, of which history itself takes no account. Legend has…
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Essential Asatru
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…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Essential Asatru is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 6 for Asgard and the gods.
- Essential Asatru has the widest readership — 823 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Asgard and the gods | Essential Asatru | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.9 (823) |
| Hardcover | 3.0 (1) | 3.0 (3) |
| Google Books | 5.0 (1) | — |
Reception
| Asgard and the gods | Essential Asatru | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1 | 823 |
| Editions | 6 | 2 |
| Want to read | — | 1397 |
| Reading it now | — | 137 |
| Written reviews | — | 68 |
| Pages | 326 | 214 |