1. Greek VS. Viking(Norse) Mythology

2. There are many mythologies in the world, and all of these have things in common as well as differences. A very popular mythology would be Greek mythology, Which many people know about it or at least know of it. Another not as popular mythology is Norse mythology; Norse mythology is the religion of the Norse people. The Norse people are the ancient people of northern Europe (Scandinavia, Iceland, Denmark, Northern Germany etc.

3. Differences
A major difference between Norse mythology and Greek mythology are both cultures views of the after life and what happens there. In Greek mythology there is one allotted place for people to go after death and once they are there they stay there for all eternity. In Norse mythology there are four different places for the dead: Folkvang, Valhalla, Helheim, and Ran's hall 

4. The creation story
The creation story, as told by Greek mythology, is very different to the Norse. In Greek mythology, the gods did not create the universe, they were created by the universe. The first descendants of Chaos were Night, Day, Heaven, and Earth. The gods were then descendants of Mother Earth and Father Heaven
Within Norse mythology, the gods were responsible for building the universe.

5. The chasm (Vision of Life)
 Norse mythology is full of despair,sacrifice, and desolation, creating a dark and gloomy portrayal of Norse culture. The only bright spot in Norse mythology is remarkable heroism. However,Greek mythology contains stories of great victories over evil, love, adventure, and a carefree life. The hero inevitably wins and mankind is always celebrated.

6. End of the word
There is no apocalypse or end of the world for both the gods and mankind in Greek mythology , whereas many of the chief deities in Norse myths will die in the battle of Ragnarok, and mankind will also perish. 

7. The Greek gods ZEUS Roman name Jupiter Zeus was the supreme god of
the Olympians.

8. Hera Roman name Juno
Hera was the goddess of marriage. She was the wife of Zeus and Queen of the Olympians.

9. ARES Roman name Mars
Ares was the god of war, or more precisely of warlike frenzy.

10. HEPHAESTUS Roman name Vulcan
Hephaestus was the lame god of fire and crafts or the two together, hence of blacksmiths.

11. ARTEMIS Roman name Diana
Artemis was the goddess of the hunt. She helped women in childbirth, but also brought sudden death with her arrows.

12. DIONYSUS Roman name Bacchus
Dionysus was the god of wine.

13. HERMES Roman name Mercury
Hermes was the messenger of the gods and guide of dead souls to the Underworld.

14. POSEIDON Roman name Neptune
Poseidon was the god of the sea, earthquakes and horses. Although he was officially one of the supreme gods of Mount Olympus, he spent most of his time in his watery domain.

15. APOLLO Roman name Apollo
Apollo was the god of prophesy, music and healing

16. ATHENA Roman name Minerva
Athena was the goddess of crafts and the domestic arts and also those of war and wisdom. She was the patron goddess of Athens. Her symbol was the owl.

17. HADES Roman name Pluto
Hades was the God of the dead and ruler of the Underworld, which was called Hades after the god. Hades abducted Persephone, who became his queen.

18. DEMETER Roman name Cerus
Demeter was the goddess of agriculture. She was the sister of Zeus and the mother of Persephone.

19. Norse(Viking) gods Odin/ Woden/ WotanChief of the gods
Father of Thor, Balder, and other gods
Odin pierces himself with a spear and hangs on Yggdrasil for 9 days and nights to learn the secret knowledge of runes
Has one eye because he traded it for a drink from the spring of clairvoyance

20. Valkyries and Valhalla
Valkyries are female spirit warriors that ride the battlefields and find worthy slain warriors and takes them to Valhalla where they will train until Ragnarok.
The northern lights are light shining off of their shields
Valhalla is the Hall of the Slain. It exists in Asgard, home of the gods

21. Thor/ Thunor God of thunder and lightning
Mjolnir (the destroyer) – an ax-hammer that can destroy giants and mountains in a single blow
Has a chariot pulled by two goats. He can kill these goats and eat them and they will come back to life.
Is constantly fighting the World Serpent – Jormungand
He is capable of drinking an ocean

22. Balder “The Beautiful” and “The Good”
Primarily known for his death and resurrection
The favorite child

23. Loki God of mischief and fire Trickster figure Unknown parentage
Responsible for Balder’s death and punished by having snake venom drip on his forehead
Jormungand, Hel, and Fenrir are his children
Will begin Ragnorak

24. Bragi God of poetry and eloquence
Loki calls him “Braggart” and the verb “to brag” comes from his name.
Married to Idun

25. Idun Goddess of immortality Keeps the golden apples of youth
Major story deals with a giant who, with Loki’s help, stole the apples, causing the gods to wither

26. Freyr / Frey God of agriculture, fertility, and plenty
Twin to Freyja (they are VERY close)
Unlike the other gods, Freyr and Freyja are earth dieties
Has a sword that can fight by itself
The boar is his symbol

27. Freyja Goddess of love and fertility Twin sister of Frey
Slept with four dwarves to get a flaming necklace, which becomes her symbol of fertility
Leader of the Valkyries
She takes some of the dead warriors for herself
Has a chariot drawn by cats

28. Frigg / Frigga / Frea Mother Goddess Wife of Odin Weaves clouds
She knows events
in the present and future,
but is powerless to
change them
Learning of her son’s (Balder) death, she makes everything promise not to harm him – except the mistletoe

29. Tyr God of war and justice Precursor of Odin Boldest of the gods
Lost his hand to Fenrir, Loki’s wolf-son
His symbol is the spear which has become a symbol of justice

30. Hod God of winter and darkness Blind
Tricked by Loki into killing Balder
Vali killed Hod in revenge for Balder
Will return during Ragnarok

31. Heimdall “World Brightener” God of the dawn
Great hearing (can hear grass grow) and eyesight
Is the look out on Bifrost (the rainbow bridge to Asgard)

32. Hel Daughter of Loki Giantess Goddess of death and the underworld
Half black/ half white
Her face and body are human but the legs are of a corpse
Has two servants: Ganglati and Ganglot
Spread the plague with a rake or a broom

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