The Poetic Edda vs Valhalla: the myths of Norseland: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Norse Mythology, Poetry
The Poetic Edda
The Poetic Edda translated by Henry Adams Bellows This edition is a reprint of the 1923 Bellows translation of Scandinavian mythology. Table Of Contians.... 01. Voluspo 02. Hovamol 03. Vafthruthnismol 04. Grimnismol 05.…
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The verdict
- Valhalla: the myths of Norseland is the quickest read — about 2 hours vs 9 for The Poetic Edda.
- The Poetic Edda runs the darker storyline; Valhalla: the myths of Norseland stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Want a one-evening read?
Valhalla: the myths of Norseland
≈ 2h vs 9h for The Poetic Edda
New to the genre?
The Poetic Edda
Challenging vs Demanding for Valhalla: the myths of Norseland
In the mood for something dark?
The Poetic Edda
a darker storyline than Valhalla: the myths of Norseland
Want something lighter?
Valhalla: the myths of Norseland
an easier tone than The Poetic Edda
Scores by source
| The Poetic Edda | Valhalla: the myths of Norseland | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.3 (12920) | — |
| Hardcover | 3.7 (3) | — |
Reception
| The Poetic Edda | Valhalla: the myths of Norseland | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 12920 | — |
| Editions | 2 | 2 |
| Citations | 6 | — |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 25066 | — |
| Reading it now | 2255 | — |
| Written reviews | 858 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 10850 | — |
| Pages | 515 | 156 |