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
The Norse Myths presents the infamous Viking gods, from the mighty Asyr, led by Odin, and the mysterious Vanir, to Thor and the mythological cosmos they inhabit. Passages translated from Old Norse bring this legendary…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Norse myths has the widest readership — 7676 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| The children of Odin | The Norse myths | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.0 (3919) | 4.2 (7676) |
| Hardcover | 4.3 (8) | 3.5 (6) |
| Apple Books | 5.0 (15) | — |
Reception
| The children of Odin | The Norse myths | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 3919 | 7676 |
| Editions | 52 | 2 |
| Want to read | 4514 | — |
| Reading it now | 619 | — |
| Written reviews | 316 | — |
| Pages | 280 | 208 |