Myths of the Norsemen vs The road to Hel: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Old Norse literature, Norse Mythology, Mythology
Myths of the Norsemen
The classic collection of Norse mythology as passed down through the eddas and sagas of Iceland.Here are the timeless tales of Nordic gods, heroes, giants, and elves; the original stories of the hammer-wielding Thor,…
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The road to Hel
This 1943 book uses a variety of evidence from archaeology and literature concerning Norse funeral customs to reconstruct their conception of future life.
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The road to Hel is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 7 for Myths of the Norsemen.
- Myths of the Norsemen has the widest readership — 3042 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Myths of the Norsemen | The road to Hel | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (3042) | — |
| Google Books | — | 5.0 (1) |
Reception
| Myths of the Norsemen | The road to Hel | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 3042 | 1 |
| Editions | 7 | 3 |
| Want to read | 8115 | — |
| Reading it now | 929 | — |
| Written reviews | 247 | — |
| Pages | 397 | 208 |