The children of Odin vs The Norns in old Norse mythology: 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 Norns in old Norse mythology
"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…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The children of Odin has the widest readership — 3919 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The children of Odin | The Norns in old Norse mythology | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.0 (3919) | 4.3 (37) |
| Hardcover | 4.3 (8) | — |
| Apple Books | 5.0 (15) | — |
Reception
| The children of Odin | The Norns in old Norse mythology | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 3919 | 37 |
| Editions | 52 | 4 |
| Want to read | 4514 | 200 |
| Reading it now | 619 | 8 |
| Written reviews | 316 | 8 |
| Pages | 280 | 224 |