Meeting the Other in Norse Myth and Legend vs The children of Odin: Which Should You Read?
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Meeting the Other in Norse Myth and Legend
"Close examination of the significant theme of other-worldly encounters in Norse myth and legend, including giantesses, monsters and the dead"--Provided by publisher
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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
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The children of Odin has the widest readership — 3919 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Meeting the Other in Norse Myth and Legend | The children of Odin | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.3 (9) | 4.0 (3919) |
| Hardcover | — | 4.3 (8) |
| Apple Books | — | 5.0 (15) |
Reception
| Meeting the Other in Norse Myth and Legend | The children of Odin | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 9 | 3919 |
| Editions | 3 | 52 |
| Citations | 75 | — |
| Want to read | 43 | 4514 |
| Reading it now | — | 619 |
| Written reviews | 2 | 316 |
| Pages | 302 | 280 |