In mythology, Zeus and thor are both associated with thunder, lightning, and
they both have a enourmus amount of strength. Although they are alike in many
ways, they also differ in what there role was in mythology. With that in mind,
the real question is, which god is better.
In Greek mythology, Zeus is the god of thunder. Zeuses, along with all the other gods, lives ontop of Mount Olympus with his two brothers, three sisters, and eight children. Before we get to his life as god of all gods though, lets talk about his childhood. Zeuses mother was Rhea and his father was Cronus. Since Cronus knew that one of his sons was going to be stronger than him, everytime Rhea gave birth, he swallowed the baby. When Rhea was expected to give birth for the sixth time, she decided to save the babay by hiding him. Zeus grew up around the nymphs and fairy goat Amaltheia that tended and nursed him. With zeus growing quickly, it wasnt long before he grew into a great new god. He then made a impenetrable breastplate from the goats hide and now Zeus was strong enough that Cronus could do nothing in his power to stop him. After Cronus puked up his other children, he then surendered to Zeus and his brother and sisters. Zeus then became lord of the universe and shared his power with his brother and sisters. Throught his lifetime, Zeus had many wifes, but his sister Hera remained his queen.
In Norse mythology, Thor is the god of thunder. Thor, along with all the
other gods and Asgard people, live in Asgard. His father was the all great Odin
and his mother was a giantess named Jord. He also has half-brothers and a
blood-brother named Loki. Even though Thor and Loki were
blood-brothers, they were always arch-enemies. Thor got married to Siff and had
a mistress named Jarnsaxa. With Siff, Thor had a daughter named Thrud, and with
Jarnsaxa Thor had two sons named Magni and Modi. Although Zeus and Thor are
alike in many ways, thier role in mythology is entirely different. Unlike Zeus,
Thor is not the ruler of men and all gods but the protector of men and all gods.
With his short-handled hammer, called Mjolnir, a pair of iron gloves that
helped him wield the hammer, and a belt that increased strength, he was seen as
the protector of gods and men. Along with all his other gear, Thor also had a chariot.
The chariot was pulled by two goats named Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjo'ster. Unlike
regular goats, Thor could cook these goats to eat them and bring them back to
life to ounce again pull his chariot.
Now that you know about These amazing gods, you can cast your vote for who you think is the better god. I hope you have fun with this and may the better god win.
