Asgard & the Norse heroes vs Myths of the Norsemen: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Old Norse literature, Norse Mythology, Mythology
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Myths of the Norsemen
The classic collection of Norse mythology as passed down through the eddas and sagas of Iceland.Here are the timeless tales of Nordic gods, heroes, giants, and elves; the original stories of the hammer-wielding Thor,…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Asgard & the Norse heroes is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 7 for Myths of the Norsemen.
- Myths of the Norsemen has the widest readership — 3042 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Asgard & the Norse heroes | Myths of the Norsemen | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.0 (1) | 3.9 (3042) |
Reception
| Asgard & the Norse heroes | Myths of the Norsemen | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1 | 3042 |
| Editions | 2 | 7 |
| Want to read | 4 | 8115 |
| Reading it now | — | 929 |
| Written reviews | — | 247 |
| Pages | 268 | 397 |