From Scythia to Camelot vs The Arthurian name dictionary: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Celtic Antiquities, Celtic Mythology, Antiquities, Britons, Kings and rulers, Legends
From Scythia to Camelot
This volume proposes that the core of the Arthurian and Holy Grail traditions derived not from Celtic mythology, but rather from the folklore of the peoples of ancient Scythia (what are now the South Russian and…
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The Arthurian name dictionary
This text presents a comprehensive dictionary of characters, places, objects and themes found in the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Information is drawn from significant Arthurian sources…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- From Scythia to Camelot is the quickest read — about 7 hours vs 10 for The Arthurian name dictionary.
- From Scythia to Camelot has the widest readership — 59 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| From Scythia to Camelot | The Arthurian name dictionary | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.0 (59) | 5.0 (5) |
| Google Books | 5.0 (2) | 5.0 (1) |
Reception
| From Scythia to Camelot | The Arthurian name dictionary | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 59 | 5 |
| Editions | 9 | 7 |
| Citations | 1 | — |
| Pages | 424 | 544 |