Myths And Mythologies vs Uses of Comparative Mythology: Which Should You Read?
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Myths And Mythologies
In all cultures and at all times, humans have told stories about where they came from, who they are and how they should live their lives. 'Myths and Mythologies' brings together the key classic and contemporary writings…
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Uses of Comparative Mythology
This collection, first published in 1992, offers critical-interpretive essays on various aspects of the work of Joseph Campbell (1904-1987), one of a very few international experts on myth. Joseph Campbell examines…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Uses of Comparative Mythology is the quickest read — about 5 hours vs 7 for Myths And Mythologies.
- Myths And Mythologies has the widest readership — 6 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Myths And Mythologies | Uses of Comparative Mythology | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.5 (6) | 3.5 (2) |
Reception
| Myths And Mythologies | Uses of Comparative Mythology | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 6 | 2 |
| Editions | 9 | 10 |
| Want to read | 14 | 9 |
| Reading it now | 2 | — |
| Pages | 416 | 294 |