Norse Myths and Legends vs The children of Odin: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Norse Mythology, Mythology
Norse Myths and Legends
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This book introduces the characters and adventures that make up the Norse myths.
The children of Odin
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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…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Norse Myths and Legends is the quickest read — about 1 hours vs 5 for The children of Odin.
- The children of Odin has the widest readership — 3919 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Norse Myths and Legends | The children of Odin | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (73) | 4.0 (3919) |
| Hardcover | — | 4.3 (8) |
| Apple Books | — | 5.0 (15) |
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Reception
| Norse Myths and Legends | The children of Odin | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 73 | 3919 |
| Editions | 6 | 52 |
| Want to read | 148 | 4514 |
| Reading it now | 35 | 619 |
| Written reviews | 8 | 316 |
| Pages | 48 | 280 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Norse Myths and Legends or The children of Odin?
The children of Odin has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The children of Odin 4.0/5, Norse Myths and Legends 3.9/5).
Which is shorter to read: Norse Myths and Legends or The children of Odin?
Norse Myths and Legends is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Norse Myths and Legends (48 pages, ≈ 53 min); The children of Odin (280 pages, ≈ 5 h 11 m).
Which is harder to read: Norse Myths and Legends or The children of Odin?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Norse Myths and Legends: Moderate; The children of Odin: Challenging.