In ancient cultures, mythology was created to explain natural phenomena and different forces of nature. These cultures put together a system of gods and goddesses to rule certain areas. They gave the gods specific attributes and powers which reflected the values of the people. Two people groups who used mythology were the Greeks and the Norse people. Though entirely separate, many of the gods from each group had similar qualities and reflected one another. The two most powerful gods from Greek and Norse mythology, Zeus and Odin, shared many traits, especially in their appearance, dwelling, actions, powers, responsibilities and authority, but they also have some differences as well. First off, most noticeable is probably Zeus’ and Odin’s