The Norns in old Norse mythology vs The Norse Myths: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Norse Mythology, Mythology
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…
The Norse Myths
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After a lengthy detailed introduction on background material, the important myths are retold.
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The verdict
- Readers rate The Norns in old Norse mythology highest: The Norns in old Norse mythology 4.1 · The Norse Myths 3.8.
- The Norns in old Norse mythology has the widest readership — 37 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| The Norns in old Norse mythology | The Norse Myths | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.3 (37) | — |
| Hardcover | — | 3.9 (24) |
Reception
| The Norns in old Norse mythology | The Norse Myths | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 37 | 24 |
| Editions | 4 | 13 |
| Citations | — | 21 |
| Want to read | 200 | — |
| Reading it now | 8 | — |
| Written reviews | 8 | — |
| Pages | 224 | 276 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The Norns in old Norse mythology or The Norse Myths?
The Norns in old Norse mythology has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Norns in old Norse mythology 4.1/5, The Norse Myths 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: The Norns in old Norse mythology or The Norse Myths?
The Norns in old Norse mythology is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The Norns in old Norse mythology (224 pages, ≈ 4 h 09 m); The Norse Myths (276 pages, ≈ 5 h 07 m).
Which is harder to read: The Norns in old Norse mythology or The Norse Myths?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The Norns in old Norse mythology: Moderate; The Norse Myths: Moderate.