Legends of the North vs The children of Odin: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Norse Mythology, Mythology
Legends of the North
From the thunder of Mount Olympus to the fire-breathing monsters of ancient legend, the myths of Greece have captivated human imagination for thousands of years. In Hercules: And Other Tales from Greek Myths, Olivia E.…
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The children of Odin
Padraic Colum retells the full cycle of Norse mythology starting with their creation myths, through the rise of the AEsir and Vanir gods, and their many adventures, which culminate in Ragnarok (a battle between good…
The verdict
- Readers rate The children of Odin highest: The children of Odin 4.0 · Legends of the North 3.7.
- The children of Odin has the widest readership — 3919 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Legends of the North | The children of Odin | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 4.0 (3919) |
| Hardcover | 3.0 (2) | 4.3 (8) |
| Apple Books | — | 5.0 (15) |
Reception
| Legends of the North | The children of Odin | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2 | 3919 |
| Editions | 2 | 52 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | — | 4514 |
| Reading it now | — | 619 |
| Written reviews | — | 316 |
| Pages | 260 | 280 |