In Norse mythology this is on a plane below Asgard, known as Midgard. In Greek mythology this is simply the earth on which Mt. The top most plane of the Norse universe consists of two other worlds as well: Alfheim – land of the Light Elves, and Vanaheim – Land of the Vanir (fertility gods).Įach mythology talks about a place where man lives. While Mount Olympus is home only to the gods and goddesses, Asgard is also home to the hall of the slain, the Einherjar reside in Valhalla. In Greek mythology that place is Mount Olympus in Norse mythology Asgard is home to the gods.
Odin is the god of battle and poetry, his powers compare more to the powers of Apollo.Īll gods and goddesses need a place to dwell. Zeus is the sky and thunder god, in Norse mythology these powers more greatly resemble the powers of Thor, who is the god of lightning and thunder. While both of these gods serve the similar purpose of leadership, they do so with different powers. In Greek mythology the gods are led by Zeus and in Norse mythology they are led by the Allfather, Odin. One similarities in these two the myths is, that while both people have several gods that they worship, each group of gods seems to have a leader. I also noticed some similarities in the contrasts of these gods. The contrasts between Greek mythology and Norse mythology seem to be vast.
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