Odin vs Zeus
Donavan Morgan
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Zeus and Odin are two gods from different cultures who share many similarities as well as differences. The Norse god Odin was the main Viking god. He’s also the god of war death, poetry, magic and wisdom. Odin is called All-Father since he is the ruler of all the gods and actually goes by some 36 different names. He goes by 36 different names because he uses a disguise when he’s amongst ordinary people, he wears a mask, a long hat and a green coat which is his primary disguise. He is known as the king of the gods and the other gods make up his court and serve him despite having power of their own. Odin is the wisest of the Viking gods and utilizes his knowledge to his advantage, even against his enemies, the giants. A lot of his knowledge comes from the giant Mimir. According to the story he went there to get a drink from the fountain of Mimir in order to gain supreme knowledge Mimir didn't allow him that unless he gave up one of his eyes. Odin agreed and has been with only one eye since the other one is still on the bottom of Mimir's fountain. Odin makes sure his hood over the missing eye and that is one way of recognizing him when he is traveling among humans. Odin also used his powers to seduce women. Zeus the Greek is the god of the sky and ruler of the Olympian gods. Zeus led a revolt against his father, Cronus and the dynasty of the Titans. He defeated and then banished them. Once Zeus had control, he and his brothers divided the universe between them. Zeus took over the heavens, Poseidon the sea and Hades the underworld. His weapon is a thunderbolt which he throws at those who displease him. Zeus is married to a goddess named Hera but, is famous for his many affairs. He is also known to punish those that lie or break promises. He’s also the ruler of all natural things such as the weather, thunder, lightning, sky, rain, and Mount Olympus. He’s also characterized as the god of justice and mercy, the protector of the weak, and the
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Zeus and Odin are two gods from different cultures who share many similarities as well as differences. The Norse god Odin was the main Viking god. He’s also the god of war death, poetry, magic and wisdom. Odin is called All-Father since he is the ruler of all the gods and actually goes by some 36 different names. He goes by 36 different names because he uses a disguise when he’s amongst ordinary people, he wears a mask, a long hat and a green coat which is his primary disguise. He is known as the king of the gods and the other gods make up his court and serve him despite having power of their own. Odin is the wisest of the Viking gods and utilizes his knowledge to his advantage, even against his enemies, the giants. A lot of his knowledge comes from the giant Mimir. According to the story he went there to get a drink from the fountain of Mimir in order to gain supreme knowledge Mimir didn't allow him that unless he gave up one of his eyes. Odin agreed and has been with only one eye since the other one is still on the bottom of Mimir's fountain. Odin makes sure his hood over the missing eye and that is one way of recognizing him when he is traveling among humans. Odin also used his powers to seduce women. Zeus the Greek is the god of the sky and ruler of the Olympian gods. Zeus led a revolt against his father, Cronus and the dynasty of the Titans. He defeated and then banished them. Once Zeus had control, he and his brothers divided the universe between them. Zeus took over the heavens, Poseidon the sea and Hades the underworld. His weapon is a thunderbolt which he throws at those who displease him. Zeus is married to a goddess named Hera but, is famous for his many affairs. He is also known to punish those that lie or break promises. He’s also the ruler of all natural things such as the weather, thunder, lightning, sky, rain, and Mount Olympus. He’s also characterized as the god of justice and mercy, the protector of the weak, and the