A story of the golden age vs Mythos: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Classical Mythology, Greek Mythology, Mythology
A story of the golden age
You have heard of Homer, and of the two wonderful poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, which bear his name. No one knows whether these poems were composed by Homer, or whether they are the work of many different poets.…
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Mythos
Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. The legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire,…
The verdict
- Readers rate Mythos highest: Mythos 4.3 · A story of the golden age 3.7.
- A story of the golden age is the quickest read — about 5 hours vs 8 for Mythos.
- Mythos has the widest readership — 658 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| A story of the golden age | Mythos | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.5 (16) | — |
| Hardcover | — | 4.2 (658) |
| Google Books | — | 5.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.5 (201) |
Reception
| A story of the golden age | Mythos | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 16 | 658 |
| Editions | 18 | 22 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | 42 | — |
| Reading it now | 11 | — |
| Written reviews | 1 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 627 |
| Pages | 286 | 446 |