Myths of the Norsemen from the Eddas and sagas vs The children of Odin: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Norse Mythology, Mythology
Myths of the Norsemen from the Eddas and sagas
This vintage book contains a comprehensive encyclopedia of ancient Scandinavian mythology. It includes explanations of many important tales and explores the meanings and symbolism of the characters and deities, all of…
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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
- The children of Odin is the quickest read — about 5 hours vs 7 for Myths of the Norsemen from the Eddas and sagas.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Myths of the Norsemen from the Eddas and sagas | The children of Odin | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 4.0 (3919) |
| Hardcover | — | 4.3 (8) |
| Apple Books | — | 5.0 (15) |
Reception
| Myths of the Norsemen from the Eddas and sagas | The children of Odin | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | — | 3919 |
| Editions | 4 | 52 |
| Want to read | — | 4514 |
| Reading it now | — | 619 |
| Written reviews | — | 316 |
| Pages | 396 | 280 |