The Glory of Hera vs The Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Greek Mythology, Mythology

Cover of The Glory of Hera

The Glory of Hera Philip Slater · 1968 ★★★★☆ 3.8 543 pages · ≈ 10 h 03 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer

The Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer Alfred John Church · 1906 ★★★★☆ 4.0 277 pages · ≈ 5 h 08 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 4.0 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer is the quicker read — about 5 hours vs 10 for The Glory of Hera.
The Glory of Hera is the easier read (Moderate), The Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer more demanding (Challenging).

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