In both Greek and Norse mythology there are very many similarities within the Gods. Odin (Norse God) and Zeus (Greek God) are two as such that have a lot of comparisons. Both Gods are associated with the skies, and also known as sort of the leaders in their Pantheons. Another similarity within the two of these powerful Gods was that they wee both know for walking among mortals and tampering with human activities. However sometimes Zeus was compared more to Thor (the god of thunder and lightning) because of his direct corrilation to the skies. Both Zeus and Odin had children that are know within Greek and Norse mythology. Odin was father to Balder (the shining one) and Zeus was father to Apollo ( the solar god of music and art).

Zeus is known to be the God of the sky and ruler of all Olympian Gods. After over throwing his father, Cronus, him and his two brothers Hades and Poseidon drew to find out who would be rulers of what part of the Earth. Zeus won and became the superime ruler of the Gods. Hades became the lord of the the under world (which is why in some cases the under world or "hell" is also called Hades) and Poseidon became the ruller of the sea. Zues was a God who punished people who where seen to be evil and lied and broke their oaths, but even though he was known for his harshness and severity he is also represented as the God of mercy and justice, protector of the weak and innocent.

Odin was the som of Bestla and Bor. He was respected and admired in the 18th and 19th century by the vikings. They admired and adorred his love for battle and he was known as the "father of the slain". Odin was the cheif God of Germanic mythology. His prominence demonstrates the importance of warfare in Germanic traditions. Although he was admired for his embodiment for war and violence, he was also admired for his kowledge and for his love of wisdom.