The children of Odin vs The Norse Myths: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Norse Mythology, Mythology
The children of Odin
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 Norse Myths
After a lengthy detailed introduction on background material, the important myths are retold.
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The children of Odin has the widest readership — 3919 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| The children of Odin | The Norse Myths | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.0 (3919) | — |
| Hardcover | 4.3 (8) | 3.9 (24) |
| Apple Books | 5.0 (15) | — |
Reception
| The children of Odin | The Norse Myths | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 3919 | 24 |
| Editions | 52 | 13 |
| Citations | — | 21 |
| Want to read | 4514 | — |
| Reading it now | 619 | — |
| Written reviews | 316 | — |
| Pages | 280 | 276 |