The library vs The Norns in old Norse mythology: Which Should You Read?
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The library
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Attributed to Apollodorus of Athens (born c. 180 BCE), but probably composed in the first or second century BCE, the Library provides a grand summary of Greek myths and heroic legends about the origin and early history…
The Norns in old Norse mythology
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"The nornir or norns were a group of female supernatural beings closely related to ideas about fate in Old Norse tradition. Karen Bek-Pedersen provides a thorough understanding of the role played by norns and other…
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The verdict
- Readers rate The Norns in old Norse mythology highest: The Norns in old Norse mythology 4.1 · The library 3.9.
- The library has the widest readership — 2599 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The library | The Norns in old Norse mythology | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (2599) | 4.3 (37) |
| Hardcover | 4.0 (1) | — |
Reception
| The library | The Norns in old Norse mythology | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2599 | 37 |
| Editions | 9 | 4 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 9886 | 200 |
| Reading it now | 556 | 8 |
| Written reviews | 206 | 8 |
| Pages | — | 224 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The library or The Norns in old Norse mythology?
The Norns in old Norse mythology has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Norns in old Norse mythology 4.1/5, The library 3.9/5).
Which is harder to read: The library or The Norns in old Norse mythology?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The library: Demanding; The Norns in old Norse mythology: Moderate.