North American Indian mythology vs The myths of the North American Indians: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Religion and mythology, Indian mythology, Indians of North America, Folklore, Religion, Mythology

North American Indian mythology Cottie Arthur Burland · 1965 ★★★★☆ 3.8 144 pages · ≈ 2 h 40 m · Moderate

The myths of the North American Indians Lewis Spence · 1900 ★★★☆☆ 3.4 392 pages · ≈ 7 h 16 m · Challenging

A collection of Native American myths and legends, interweaving the historical backgrounds of several Indian cultures with magical stories.

The verdict

Readers rate North American Indian mythology highest: North American Indian mythology 3.8 · The myths of the North American Indians 3.4.
North American Indian mythology is the quickest read — about 2 hours vs 7 for The myths of the North American Indians.
The myths of the North American Indians has the widest readership — 163 ratings behind its score.

	North American Indian mythology	The myths of the North American Indians
Goodreads	3.8 (36)	3.4 (163)

	North American Indian mythology	The myths of the North American Indians
Ratings	36	163
Editions	9	27
Want to read	88	—
Written reviews	2	—
Pages	144	392