Gods and Heros of Greece vs Griechische Mythologie: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Classical Mythology, Heroes, Greek Mythology, Mythology
Gods and Heros of Greece
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The Adventures that Shaped the Western WorldFirst published in 1934, Gods, Heroes and Men of Ancient Greece has become one of the most popular, enduring--and captivating--retellings of the ancient myths for modern…
Griechische Mythologie
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Ludwig Prellers Griechische Mythologie entfaltet den gesamten Kosmos der griechischen Götter-, Schöpfungs- und Heldensagen als wissenschaftlich geordnetes Handbuch. Schon die Vorreden machen den Anspruch deutlich:…
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The verdict
- Gods and Heros of Greece is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 17 for Griechische Mythologie.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Gods and Heros of Greece | Griechische Mythologie | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.8 (204) |
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Reception
| Gods and Heros of Greece | Griechische Mythologie | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | — | 204 |
| Editions | 19 | 8 |
| Pages | 189 | 964 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is shorter to read: Gods and Heros of Greece or Griechische Mythologie?
Gods and Heros of Greece is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Gods and Heros of Greece (189 pages, ≈ 3 h 30 m); Griechische Mythologie (964 pages, ≈ 17 h 51 m).
Which is harder to read: Gods and Heros of Greece or Griechische Mythologie?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Gods and Heros of Greece: Challenging; Griechische Mythologie: Demanding.