The god beneath the sea vs Words from the Myths: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Greek Mythology, Mythology, Children's fiction
The god beneath the sea
An account, based on Greek myths, of the beginning of the world and the forces that rule the universe and the destiny of man.
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Words from the Myths
A large portion of Greek mythology organized around a specific themes, and the impact of mythological words and phrases on our present day language. Hundreds of words in daily use are surrounded by enchanting stories…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The god beneath the sea has the widest readership — 224 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| The god beneath the sea | Words from the Myths | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.1 (224) | — |
| Hardcover | 5.0 (1) | 5.0 (1) |
Reception
| The god beneath the sea | Words from the Myths | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 224 | 5 |
| Editions | 9 | 16 |
| Citations | 4 | — |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 433 | — |
| Reading it now | 7 | — |
| Written reviews | 37 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 182 | — |
| Pages | 168 | 214 |