Gods of the ancient Northmen vs Myths and symbols in pagan Europe: Which Should You Read?
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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
- Readers rate Myths and symbols in pagan Europe highest: Myths and symbols in pagan Europe 4.1 · Gods of the ancient Northmen 3.8.
- Gods of the ancient Northmen is the quickest read — about 2 hours vs 4 for Myths and symbols in pagan Europe.
- Myths and symbols in pagan Europe has the widest readership — 914 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Gods of the ancient Northmen | Myths and symbols in pagan Europe | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.8 (206) | 4.1 (914) |
| Hardcover | 4.5 (2) | — |
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Reception
| Gods of the ancient Northmen | Myths and symbols in pagan Europe | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 206 | 914 |
| Editions | 2 | 2 |
| Want to read | — | 3239 |
| Reading it now | — | 44 |
| Written reviews | — | 24 |
| Pages | 157 | 268 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Gods of the ancient Northmen 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 of the ancient Northmen 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: Gods of the ancient Northmen or Myths and symbols in pagan Europe?
Gods of the ancient Northmen is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Gods of the ancient Northmen (157 pages, ≈ 2 h 54 m); Myths and symbols in pagan Europe (268 pages, ≈ 4 h 58 m).
Which is harder to read: Gods of the ancient Northmen or Myths and symbols in pagan Europe?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Gods of the ancient Northmen: Moderate; Myths and symbols in pagan Europe: Moderate.