Norse mythology A to Z vs The Norse Myths: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Norse Mythology, Mythology
Norse mythology A to Z
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More than 400 alphabetically listed entries identify and explain the characters, events, and important places of Norse mythology.
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The Norse Myths
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After a lengthy detailed introduction on background material, the important myths are retold.
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Norse mythology A to Z is the quickest read — about 2 hours vs 5 for The Norse Myths.
- Norse mythology A to Z has the widest readership — 69 ratings behind its score.
- The Norse Myths reaches further in scholarship and criticism — cited 21 times.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Norse mythology A to Z | The Norse Myths | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.8 (69) | — |
| Hardcover | — | 3.9 (24) |
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Reception
| Norse mythology A to Z | The Norse Myths | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 69 | 24 |
| Editions | 5 | 13 |
| Citations | 2 | 21 |
| Want to read | 127 | — |
| Reading it now | 4 | — |
| Written reviews | 6 | — |
| Pages | 116 | 276 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Norse mythology A to Z or The Norse Myths?
The Norse Myths has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Norse Myths 3.8/5, Norse mythology A to Z 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: Norse mythology A to Z or The Norse Myths?
Norse mythology A to Z is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Norse mythology A to Z (116 pages, ≈ 2 h 09 m); The Norse Myths (276 pages, ≈ 5 h 07 m).
Which is harder to read: Norse mythology A to Z or The Norse Myths?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Norse mythology A to Z: Moderate; The Norse Myths: Moderate.