Hephaestus vs Manual of mythology: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Mythology

Cover of Hephaestus

Hephaestus Teri Temple · 2012 ★★★★☆ 3.8 32 pages · ≈ 36 min · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of Manual of mythology

Manual of mythology A. S. Murray · 1873 ★★★★☆ 3.8 368 pages · ≈ 6 h 49 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.8 — either is a safe pick by score.
Hephaestus is the quicker read — about 1 hours vs 6 for Manual of mythology.
Hephaestus is the easier read (Moderate), Manual of mythology more demanding (Challenging).

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