Gods and myths of northern Europe vs Myths and symbols in pagan Europe: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Germanic tribes, Germanic Mythology, Norse Mythology, Religion, Mythology
Gods and myths of northern Europe
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Surveys the pre-Christian beliefs of the Scandinavian and Germanic peoples.
Myths and symbols in pagan Europe
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Most people know of Valhalla, the World-Tree and the gods of Norse mythology, or of the strange hunts and voyages of the ancient Irish tales. Yet few people realise the significance of the similarities and contrasts…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Gods and myths of northern Europe has the widest readership — 2174 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| Gods and myths of northern Europe | Myths and symbols in pagan Europe | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.1 (2174) | 4.1 (914) |
| Hardcover | 4.2 (6) | — |
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Reception
| Gods and myths of northern Europe | Myths and symbols in pagan Europe | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2174 | 914 |
| Editions | 5 | 2 |
| Want to read | 5539 | 3239 |
| Reading it now | 181 | 44 |
| Written reviews | 88 | 24 |
| Pages | 251 | 268 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Gods and myths of northern Europe or Myths and symbols in pagan Europe?
Myths and symbols in pagan Europe has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Myths and symbols in pagan Europe 4.1/5, Gods and myths of northern Europe 4.1/5).
Which is shorter to read: Gods and myths of northern Europe or Myths and symbols in pagan Europe?
Gods and myths of northern Europe is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Gods and myths of northern Europe (251 pages, ≈ 4 h 39 m); Myths and symbols in pagan Europe (268 pages, ≈ 4 h 58 m).
Which is harder to read: Gods and myths of northern Europe or Myths and symbols in pagan Europe?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Gods and myths of northern Europe: Moderate; Myths and symbols in pagan Europe: Moderate.