From Asgard to Valhalla vs The Norse Myths: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Norse Mythology, Mythology
From Asgard to Valhalla
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Whether they focus on Thor's powerful hammer, the wailing Valkyrie, the palatial home of the gods - Asgard - or ravenous wolves and fierce elemental giants, the Norse myths are packed with rowdy incident. But at the…
The Norse Myths
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After a lengthy detailed introduction on background material, the important myths are retold.
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Norse Myths has the widest readership — 24 ratings behind its score.
- The Norse Myths reaches further in scholarship and criticism — cited 21 times.
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Scores by source
| From Asgard to Valhalla | The Norse Myths | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 3.0 (1) | 3.9 (24) |
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Reception
| From Asgard to Valhalla | The Norse Myths | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1 | 24 |
| Editions | 8 | 13 |
| Citations | 19 | 21 |
| Pages | 224 | 276 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: From Asgard to Valhalla or The Norse Myths?
The Norse Myths has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Norse Myths 3.8/5, From Asgard to Valhalla 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: From Asgard to Valhalla or The Norse Myths?
From Asgard to Valhalla is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: From Asgard to Valhalla (224 pages, ≈ 4 h 09 m); The Norse Myths (276 pages, ≈ 5 h 07 m).
Which is harder to read: From Asgard to Valhalla or The Norse Myths?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — From Asgard to Valhalla: Moderate; The Norse Myths: Moderate.