The children of Odin vs Viking gods and heroes: 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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Viking gods and heroes
A collection of myths about Thor, Odin, Sigurd, and other Nordic gods, goddesses, and heroes.
The verdict
- Very close on paper — pick by the themes that pull you more.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The children of Odin | Viking gods and heroes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.0 (3919) | — |
| Hardcover | 4.3 (8) | — |
| Apple Books | 5.0 (15) | — |
Reception
| The children of Odin | Viking gods and heroes | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 3919 | — |
| Editions | 52 | 3 |
| Want to read | 4514 | — |
| Reading it now | 619 | — |
| Written reviews | 316 | — |
| Pages | 280 | — |