Essential Asatru vs Handbuch der germanischen Mythologie: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Germanic Mythology, Norse Mythology
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…
Handbuch der germanischen Mythologie
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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 12 for Handbuch der germanischen Mythologie.
- Essential Asatru has the widest readership — 823 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Essential Asatru | Handbuch der germanischen Mythologie | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (823) | 4.1 (17) |
| Hardcover | 3.0 (3) | — |
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Reception
| Essential Asatru | Handbuch der germanischen Mythologie | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 823 | 17 |
| Editions | 2 | 2 |
| Want to read | 1397 | 45 |
| Reading it now | 137 | 4 |
| Written reviews | 68 | 2 |
| Pages | 214 | 668 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Essential Asatru or Handbuch der germanischen Mythologie?
Essential Asatru has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Essential Asatru 3.9/5, Handbuch der germanischen Mythologie 3.9/5).
Which is shorter to read: Essential Asatru or Handbuch der germanischen Mythologie?
Essential Asatru is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Essential Asatru (214 pages, ≈ 3 h 58 m); Handbuch der germanischen Mythologie (668 pages, ≈ 12 h 22 m).
Which is harder to read: Essential Asatru or Handbuch der germanischen Mythologie?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Essential Asatru: Moderate; Handbuch der germanischen Mythologie: Demanding.