Zeus vs Thor | Who is the True Lord of Thunder? (Mythological Battle Royale)

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  • @MythologyFictionExplained
    @MythologyFictionExplained  2 роки тому +46

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    • @ki-pattao9030
      @ki-pattao9030 2 роки тому

      That is so awesome Thunder vs Lightning, Olympus vs Asgard, God vs God.

    • @spaceghost9969
      @spaceghost9969 2 роки тому +1

      Consider fate. Thor can be killed only by the serpent so even if Zeus got the upper hand, Jormundgandr would drop in just like Vegeta saying “How many times to I have to tell you Thor if anybody is going to kill you it’s gonna be me!” They’d team up.

    • @spaceghost9969
      @spaceghost9969 2 роки тому +2

      I think the prequel to Ragnarok is specifically this in order of the weekdays. Tyr fights Ares, Odin fights Hermes, Thor Zeus and what’s next before Saturn just has his day either way?

    • @SirKnight1096
      @SirKnight1096 2 роки тому +2

      Does Zeus require child sacrifice like Thor?

    • @spaceghost9969
      @spaceghost9969 2 роки тому +1

      @@SirKnight1096 actually neither requires child sacrifice. Who told you this? Ask them why they lied to you.
      Zeus actually gets extra pissed when people mess with kids. Thor took a couple servants as compensation for breaking one of his goats the one time.
      Baal required child sacrifice. Cronos ate his kids. Is there a connection between the two? I know Baal kicked ass on season two of Evil Dead and you should watch it!

  • @joshmerchant8737
    @joshmerchant8737 2 роки тому +276

    I would like to point out marvel comics did this very same fight, Zeus won but was very impressed with Thor. Though as you said Marvel changes a lot about mythical figures.

    • @adroitws1367
      @adroitws1367 2 роки тому +3

      what are their explanation for zeus existence? another alien like Thor or like the new celestial thingy?

    • @jayhawk6966
      @jayhawk6966 2 роки тому +37

      @@adroitws1367 Thor isn't an alien. He's the son of Gaea the elder goddess and Odin who was one of the first skyfathers along with Zeus, Vishnu and rest of the gods in the council of godhead. With that said Odin himself was born to gods like Borr whom in turn was the child of Buri. Buri had no parents but was spawn of the remnants of demiurgic energy which created elder gods or the first generation of gods. On the other hand Zeus too was born to the second generation of Greek gods who were titans. Titans were the descended from elder gods too.
      So yes they're all gods/deities and not space aliens.

    • @adroitws1367
      @adroitws1367 2 роки тому +5

      @@jayhawk6966 Dude, we are talking about marvel version

    • @jayhawk6966
      @jayhawk6966 2 роки тому +21

      @@adroitws1367 So am I mate.

    • @jayhawk6966
      @jayhawk6966 2 роки тому +4

      @@voodoophil Couldn't have said it better tbh.

  • @badgamemaster
    @badgamemaster 2 роки тому +104

    The part about Zeus being immortal, in some of the stories Thor can only die to Jormungandr during Ragnarok... but then again in some of the earlier Scandinavian versions of Thor's fishing trip, he kills the serpent.

    • @willnorman-bargo
      @willnorman-bargo 2 роки тому +17

      When you kill the god-thing that was going to end the world in a random fishing trip and both save the world and have no idea what to do with your life.

    • @ezrafaulk3076
      @ezrafaulk3076 2 роки тому +5

      Plus, there was a story of Zeus turning a woman he impregnated into a fly and swallowing her because he was told that just as he'd done with his father Chronos, a child born to this woman would *kill* him and take his place, and that's what lead to Athena coming out of his forehead (Athena could very well *be* that child); so it *is* possible for Zeus to be killed.

    • @saberlily1954
      @saberlily1954 2 роки тому +3

      @@ezrafaulk3076 Couple of corrections here.
      >Zeus turning a woman he impregnated into a fly and swallowing her
      It wasn't just some woman it was Metis, he also didn't turn her into a fly he tricked her into turning herself into a fly.
      > a child born to this woman would kill him and take his place
      He was told he would be overthrown not killed, he also didn't kill Chronos he cut him apart and threw him into Tartarus because you can't kill him.
      >that's what lead to Athena coming out of his forehead (Athena could very well be that child)
      Well yes Metis was pregnant with Athena when Zeus swallowed her, so she burst from his forehead already grown and clade in armor, but the actual prophecy was that he would have a daughter wiser than Metis and a son mightier than himself who would overthrow him.
      Athena is not that child and will never be more powerful than Zeus, its stated so many times that Zeus is how you say, "built different" and Athena has been a part of a failed coup against Zeus and herself said that no one could oppose Zeus.
      "Our Father, son of Cronus, high and mighty, we already know your power, far too well...who can stand against you?" -Athena, Book 8
      Also, in a rant against Hera Zeus evens claims that all of Olympus couldn't stop him.
      ""Now go sit down. Be quite now. Obey my orders, for fear the Gods, however many Olympus holds, are powerless to protect you when I come to throttle you with my irresistible hands." -Iliad Book 1
      Everyone then collectively shits themselves at just the idea of fighting Zeus.
      "And throughout the halls of Zeus the Gods quaked in fear." -Book 1
      Zeus also just says "I will beat all of you together I am built different."
      "Hang me a golden chain from heaven, and lay hold of it all of you, gods and goddesses together - tug as you will, you will not drag Zeus the supreme counselor from heaven to earth; but were I to pull at it myself I should draw you up with earth and sea into the bargain, then would I bind the chain about some pinnacle of Olympus and leave you all dangling in the mid firmament. So far am I above all others.""
      To understand Zeus, you have to remember is he isn't just the god of the heavens, and lightning he is also the god of law, order and justice what's important about Zeus is his rule is legitimate unlike anyone else so he will never be defeated this is why the son never came to be and why Typhon failed.

    • @some_shitposting_idiot3023
      @some_shitposting_idiot3023 Рік тому +2

      @@willnorman-bargo jorm wasnt going to end the world, hes called the world serpent because hes fucking massive, surtr is the one who ends everything

    • @willnorman-bargo
      @willnorman-bargo Рік тому

      @@some_shitposting_idiot3023 Oh true. The joke was just to easy not to say.

  • @SergioLeonardoCornejo
    @SergioLeonardoCornejo 2 роки тому +210

    Given the level of authority Zeus has compared to Thor, I think it is a rather unjust duel.
    We are talking about the man who was overall near invincible.
    Zeus is closer to Marduk or Odin.

    • @Megalolxd
      @Megalolxd 2 роки тому +32

      I don’t think the level of authority matters, because authority doesn’t mean strength and Greek mythology proves it, Uranus despite being king was dethroned by Kronos who was himself dethroned by Zeus.
      Also why do you think Odin is stronger than Thor?

    • @SergioLeonardoCornejo
      @SergioLeonardoCornejo 2 роки тому +20

      @@Megalolxd not stronger, but certainly more capable of overcoming Zeus. One thing that gave Zeus his role was how clever he was compared to the other gods. Therefore Odin and Marduk are a better match.
      Even when Zeus himself was by no means a genius, he was good at coming up with schemes. Thor has always been more direct in his approach to battle. Zeus could, in theory, manipulate him into defeat.

    • @Megalolxd
      @Megalolxd 2 роки тому +13

      @@SergioLeonardoCornejo I agree that Zeus is clever, but I don’t know if he’s clever enough to use it against Thor, since Zeus can easily be provoked, but I get your point

    • @DUKEHadToDoItToEm
      @DUKEHadToDoItToEm 2 роки тому +21

      My thoughts exactly. The father of almost all Greek gods should be compared to the father of almost all Norse gods, not the son of that guy

    • @Bigmojojo
      @Bigmojojo 2 роки тому +11

      @@nickkorkodylas5005 but was unable to defeat Hercules in a wrestling match. Their match ended in a draw. I know this was god forum Hercules but still, the Greek stories can be very inconsistent

  • @nikostheater
    @nikostheater 2 роки тому +129

    The Thunderbolt of Zeus is different than the physical lightning. Thunderbolt is a manufactured weapon. Lightning is a natural phenomenon that Zeus has absolute control of.

    • @chieftech714
      @chieftech714 2 роки тому +10

      wrong. the lightning bolt was built for zeus by the cyclops in gratitude for being freed of tartarus.

    • @burtan2000
      @burtan2000 2 роки тому +6

      @@chieftech714 i thought his crippled but noble brother Hephaestus made it? He also made Poseidon's trident and Hades' helmet. That's what i recall anyway

    • @christianrivera0712
      @christianrivera0712 2 роки тому +3

      Let’s just be honest here, all of these answers are probably wrong

    • @irishogre8424
      @irishogre8424 2 роки тому +8

      The cyclops helped Zeus in the war of titans hekatonchires also helped and before the titans were even locked up krampe was the guardian of Tartarus for the gate and hades surprisingly helped Zeus because they were also troubling hades and yes there was more people helping Zeus in the titan war I just didn't mention them

    • @irishogre8424
      @irishogre8424 2 роки тому +1

      @@christianrivera0712 wrong all of these are acctualy really accurate to the myths

  • @AnimeSparky1295
    @AnimeSparky1295 2 роки тому +181

    Wouldn’t both of them have a resistance to lighting, being gods of lightning? If Thor would be a melee based fighter while Zeus is more long range. It would come down to who can hit the other first.

    • @LordCanti89
      @LordCanti89 2 роки тому +14

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    • @SergioLeonardoCornejo
      @SergioLeonardoCornejo 2 роки тому +34

      The real issue is Zeus basically is on a higher rank than Thor.

    • @PureVikingPowers
      @PureVikingPowers 2 роки тому +14

      Thor would destroy Zeus !

    • @losttheory2761
      @losttheory2761 2 роки тому +2

      @@LordCanti89 😂😂😂 I'm with ya on that one

    • @emilbackstrom6470
      @emilbackstrom6470 2 роки тому +6

      we are the 5th generation of human because zeus whipped out all the other generations before. nuff said

  • @TheRabbitHole-r2b
    @TheRabbitHole-r2b 2 роки тому +191

    Please make this a series.
    Doesn’t just have to be gods it could be monsters and heroes too. Like Gilgamesh vs Maui or Heracles/Hercules, or Beowulf. Maybe Aphophis vs Typhon. The Cyclopses vs the Jotnar.

    • @jagirl966
      @jagirl966 2 роки тому +9

      I'd also like a comparison of both War and Love gods/goddesses and how they differ.

    • @moonshineonme75013
      @moonshineonme75013 2 роки тому +4

      Medusa 🐍

    • @joxerd
      @joxerd 2 роки тому +5

      Ishtar vs Aphrodite.

    • @ikazuchioni
      @ikazuchioni 2 роки тому +4

      Cerberus vs. Fenrir, Hydra vs. Jormungandr

    • @FrostFireTiger
      @FrostFireTiger 2 роки тому +3

      Artemis vs Hou Yi, Quetzacoatl vs Yamata no Orochi, Gaia vs Ymir, Pele vs Poseidon, Ereshkigal vs Set, Chernabog vs Cipactli.

  • @thehellenicneopagan
    @thehellenicneopagan 2 роки тому +12

    Thanks Mythology & Fiction explained for making content we all know and love! You're the best...

  • @greyworld6242
    @greyworld6242 2 роки тому +32

    Please do another video like this with other gods!
    Like hades vs hel.
    Didn’t typhon destroy Zeus’s tendons?
    12:00 also Zeus actually needed help to take him down.
    One hit from the hammer and Pegasus is dead. Lol!
    Hmm, Athena vs kali!

    • @MythologyFictionExplained
      @MythologyFictionExplained  2 роки тому +9

      Indeed he did.

    • @greyworld6242
      @greyworld6242 2 роки тому +7

      @@MythologyFictionExplained and Zeus fears nyx and Uranus was castrated by Kronos.

    • @uselesshero.official
      @uselesshero.official 2 роки тому +4

      Kali and Nyx would be on the same tier I think and I have reasons to believe so. Therefore Athena loses. Heck she'll probably even lose to Saraswati.
      And I also think Hades might win with a narrow margin against Hel. Plus it would also depend on the home ground advantage.

    • @piercecronin6547
      @piercecronin6547 2 роки тому +4

      Hades is far more powerful then Hel

  • @grahamturner1290
    @grahamturner1290 2 роки тому +38

    Most entertaining! May I recommend the Viking stories, myths, legends and folktales on the Northworthy Sagas and Stories channel here on UA-cam. ⚔️

  • @MythologyFictionExplained
    @MythologyFictionExplained  2 роки тому +25

    Hi, you can leave your suggestions for a future vs episode here.

    • @ashcassidy2057
      @ashcassidy2057 2 роки тому +3

      Please can you do a video talking about the Greek gods names (and where they got them from) along with their Roman counterpart’s names. Thank you! Love your stuff!!!

    • @DeltaOdyssey
      @DeltaOdyssey 2 роки тому +3

      Maybe the greek chimera vs a Chinese quilin? Bit if a wierd pairing but I always saw them as opposites.

    • @rednose3375
      @rednose3375 2 роки тому +7

      Typhon vs Surtr

    • @monkewithinternetaccess6107
      @monkewithinternetaccess6107 2 роки тому +8

      Jörmmugandr vs Apophis.

    • @darkwhispernyx1282
      @darkwhispernyx1282 2 роки тому +6

      Loki vs Hermes/Mercury. Both are the tricksters of their pantheons.

  • @DeltaOdyssey
    @DeltaOdyssey 2 роки тому +41

    Zeus vs thor is sort of the superman vs. Goku of the mythology fandom, at least to me.

    • @Insideman666
      @Insideman666 2 роки тому +11

      Yes and like Goku vs Superman the answer is easy. Zeus wins lmao

    • @coleymaelan4610
      @coleymaelan4610 2 роки тому +1

      @Darian Darkkchild Ha! don't kid yourself Odin is weaker than Thor and let's say Zeus is as powerful as Odin. It would be a stomp Thor is stronger than his Odin this ain't Marvel, it's myth.

    • @AppellateOdin
      @AppellateOdin 2 роки тому +1

      @@coleymaelan4610 I wouldnt say its a stomp because zeus is pretty strong himself. I mean heracles was able to hold up the sky and his strength was comparable to zeus. Thor is also powerful as he was able to lift the World Serpent. It would be a hard battle for either side.

    • @coleymaelan4610
      @coleymaelan4610 2 роки тому +2

      @@AppellateOdin yep, that's true but It would be Thor who would win when he hit jourmengander with a playful tap, it simply because he shook the 9 realms and 2 or three of those realms are infinite in size. Yes lifting up the sky wasn't an easy task, but remember Thor shook 9 realms. The sky is limited to the universe in greek, but for the norse it ain't new.

    • @AppellateOdin
      @AppellateOdin 2 роки тому

      @@coleymaelan4610 But you also got to remember that Zeus has survived having his tendons ripped out, having two complete seperate beings in him and having his skull cracked open. Not to mention he has gone against some incredibly powerful beings such as atlas, kronos, and typhon. Thor has destroyed whole mountains while not even trying but also zeus has as well. Idk about the sky being limited or unlimited in either but you also have to remember thor doesnt get all his strength from himself. He has some items to help him. Thor is extremely powerful but so is zeus. They also have different powers from each other that could also factor in so its not totally one sided.

  • @R1kSen
    @R1kSen 2 роки тому +21

    It is kind of an unfair fight. Sure, Thor is strong but Zeus is absolute. There is no contest. Thor vs Ares would make a much more interesting fight.

    • @teekay851
      @teekay851 2 роки тому +2

      Zeus is definitely not absolute, Athena caused him pain and injury before she was even born...

    • @hermionesvillage
      @hermionesvillage 2 роки тому +1

      As for Thor vs Ares, Thor for sure. Though I’m not sure if that is an even fairer match. I think Tyr vs Ares is a lot more fitting.

  • @CentauriTT
    @CentauriTT 2 роки тому +9

    We would never know, as any spectator of such a battle would be killed by their clash

  • @trystenlyth1139
    @trystenlyth1139 2 роки тому +43

    At first I honestly thought that Thor would ultimately loose. Considering that like you said, Norse Gods are mortal, Greek Gods aren`t. But here`s some thoughts that came into my head while watching your vid.
    1. Yes, Thor`s hammer can technically be lifted by anyone, you did state that Thor was really the only strong enough to hold it. Another is that it`s Thor`s metal gloves and belt that help him. So basically what I`m saying is that while yes, Zeus COULD, in theory, just take Thor`s hammer, it probably wouldn`t have the effect due to it not being wielded by someone with the proper gear.
    2.Something you forgot to mention about Zeus fighting Typhon is that Typhon actually WON the first round and managed to rip Zeus's tendons out. Then there`s that time Hephaestus split Zeus`s head open to release Athena. What I`m trying to get at is that while yes, Zeus MAY be immortal, that doesn't make him truly invincible. Also, considering that Zeus apparently get`s hid lighting bolts from a bag held Pegasus, that could be inconvenient at times.
    Honestly, I see to possible scenarios. Either Thor managed to beat Zeus so hard that he ends up begging Thor to stop, or Zeus does it easy and turns into a cloud of air and enters Thor`s lungs and suffocates him from the inside.
    There`s are my two cents, take it as you will, and thank you for the videos sir. I`m proud to see how far you came.

    • @craytherlaygaming2852
      @craytherlaygaming2852 2 роки тому +8

      Um... that suffocation bit...
      yeah good luck there considering Thor drank the sea level down a few meters. Fought old age itself, and nearly ended the universe before it was time because a prank was pulled on him.
      He could probably inhale half the world's air if he needed to.

    • @TroubleSZN
      @TroubleSZN 2 роки тому +5

      @@craytherlaygaming2852 lungs are different then a stomach and only thing we know for sure is that he can drink a lot but that doesn’t mean nothing if its going into to his lungs

    • @smileysatanson3404
      @smileysatanson3404 Рік тому +1

      i feel this is more acurate than saying ''duuurh zeus immortal''
      just because you're immortal doesnt mean you're immune to pain, and everyone has their limit, and yeah Zeuse could do that

  • @IronDragon-2143
    @IronDragon-2143 2 роки тому +6

    If Thor has a one on one fight to the death with Zeus, the winner is Chuck Norris.

  • @CAPace09
    @CAPace09 2 роки тому +8

    Age of Mythology vibes intensify

  • @wyvern0m3g42
    @wyvern0m3g42 2 роки тому +7

    Wasn't expecting a versus debate style of video, but it was enjoyable nonetheless. Always cool to see something new and different every once in a while. As for the debate itself, I can't help but feel Zeus may have too much in favor of him for Thor to win this one. Thor might have a chance depending on those certain factors brought up near the end, but I feel his temper will probably be his undoing at some point.

  • @johnyiannacopoulos639
    @johnyiannacopoulos639 2 роки тому +3

    I agree this should be a series fs awesome video! it's nice having scenarios about these things coming from knowledgeable sources like yourself because of the informed perspective. There's always more to learn about mythology and history, but sometimes spectating can be incredibly insightful.

  • @samuelmorin6655
    @samuelmorin6655 2 роки тому +4

    Alright. This was one of my favourite videos by you ! It was so entertaining and fresh. Could I recommend a Artemis vs Fenrir type of videos ? Or even a weird one but Freya vs Athena or something. Either way, keep up the good work

  • @ashcassidy2057
    @ashcassidy2057 2 роки тому +30

    It would definitely be an interesting fight but I think it would just be endless and have to either die out so they just ignore each other or SOMEHOW talk it out

    • @monkewithinternetaccess6107
      @monkewithinternetaccess6107 2 роки тому +6

      Or they’d straight up be best buds and never start fighting in the first place.

    • @Insideman666
      @Insideman666 2 роки тому +3

      Zeus wins 10/10

    • @AndromedaNull
      @AndromedaNull 2 роки тому +4

      Given how Greek gods are immortal and Norse gods aren't Zeus would likely win eventually

    • @Insideman666
      @Insideman666 2 роки тому +2

      @@monkewithinternetaccess6107 It’d be lit if they had a collab and stopped ragnarok together

  • @madambutterfly1997
    @madambutterfly1997 2 роки тому +9

    If it's going to be a war of Norse vs Greek, my money's on Fenrir killing all the gods on both sides

    • @cosmicghost811
      @cosmicghost811 2 роки тому +2

      That would be cheating, lol.

    • @madambutterfly1997
      @madambutterfly1997 2 роки тому +4

      @@cosmicghost811 Fenrir is on his own side. He doesn't owe the Aesir any loyalty considering how they treated him. Even if Tyr was a reluctant accomplice in his imprisonment, his life is as forfeit as the rest

    • @cosmicghost811
      @cosmicghost811 2 роки тому +2

      @@madambutterfly1997 despite that, since he is from the Norse crew, it would count as a win for them.

    • @madambutterfly1997
      @madambutterfly1997 2 роки тому +3

      @@cosmicghost811 even if they're all dead via friendly fire

    • @cosmicghost811
      @cosmicghost811 2 роки тому +1

      @@madambutterfly1997 yup.

  • @hulmhochberg8129
    @hulmhochberg8129 2 роки тому +3

    thor almost drank the ocean once.
    and wrestled with old age itself.

  • @avollant
    @avollant 2 роки тому +4

    I thought that Mjölnir would nullify Zeus' lightning or at least allowing Thor to redirect them back at Zeus..

  • @sablahedning
    @sablahedning 2 роки тому +4

    thor is obviously imune to lightning, but i have never heard of zeus being imune to magical hammers

  • @animefan3794
    @animefan3794 2 роки тому +5

    With regards to “we know Thor can be killed”, in a way that might actually be a strength for him. The Norn’s prophecy about Ragnarok are supposed to be 100% absolutely and unchangable. In that sense, the argument could be made that Thor can’t die outside that context that the prophecy describes.

    • @KlaverKatten
      @KlaverKatten 2 роки тому +1

      Odin even tried numerous times to change fate, such as throwing Jormungandr down to Midgaard and Hel down to Hel.
      The prophecy is absolute, so it would have to be disregarded for a fair fight.

  • @crist25ful
    @crist25ful 2 роки тому +14

    My thing is. Since Thor actually is a lightning conductor. Zuses lighting bolts wouldn't do much to Thor if Thor redirects them or something. Again this is based on the premise that he indeed can produce thunder. Making Zuses one and only weapon mute.

    • @teekay851
      @teekay851 2 роки тому +1

      Zeus has more than one weapon...

  • @hanzohattori5980
    @hanzohattori5980 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks you mythology &fiction explained for the video 👍

  • @brmblazer
    @brmblazer 2 роки тому +23

    Thor is usually depicted as a dumb brute in Norse mythology. Zeus the ruler of a pantheon. It’s only with modern depictions of Thor that this question would even be worth asking. Personally I like Thor more than Zeus because Zeus is a dick, but clearly Zeus is more powerful

    • @corneliuswhite5139
      @corneliuswhite5139 2 роки тому +6

      Agreed, and Zeus cheats with the ability to transform.

    • @newcenobium8872
      @newcenobium8872 2 роки тому +8

      Thor is a brute, but he isn't really dumb. He plays riddle games and trivia with Odin, giants, and a dwarf.

    • @brmblazer
      @brmblazer 2 роки тому +2

      @@newcenobium8872 not to be rude but that is why I said usually and not always

  • @WillScarlet16
    @WillScarlet16 Рік тому +1

    In their laid back moments, both Thor and Zeus have been said to be pretty jolly.
    Both of them have been suggested as a possible origin for Santa Claus.

  • @roland5997
    @roland5997 2 роки тому +6

    This was very well done in my opinion,and definitely makes you think about the battle's outcome. You made some very good points so I think Zeus would inevitably be the victor. Please continue to make Battle Royales like this in the future.

  • @nabinoorshahil2715
    @nabinoorshahil2715 2 роки тому +37

    Overall I see Zeus winning. The greek gods in general have a lot more powers and abilities then the Norse ones. Zeus essentially has Thors strength plus more range plus shapeshifting plus the the ability to change the shape of others, plus potentially immortality and various other powers that I see giving him an edge. There are just many more ways for Zeus to win then there are ways for Tho0r to win.

    • @ezrafaulk3076
      @ezrafaulk3076 2 роки тому

      The story of Athena's birth from his forehead says he turned a woman he impregnated into a *fly* and swallowed her because someone prophesied that just as *he'd* done with his father Chronos, a child born to this woman would *kill* him and take his place, and that was his attempt to *thwart* it; and that's *how* Athena wound up springing from his forehead. So Zeus *can* in fact be killed.

    • @nabinoorshahil2715
      @nabinoorshahil2715 2 роки тому +4

      @@ezrafaulk3076 Zeus never killed his father. He dethroned Kronon by cutting him up into pieces and putting him in Tartarus but Kronos is still alive. The myth was talking about Zeus being dethroned not actually killed. In the exact Athena story you mentioned Hephestes split Zeus skull open with an axe to free Athena and Zeus was fine afterwards. Even his first wife that he ate(who was also a god) he did not kill her. He fused with her becoming one with her and gaining all her wisdom and her shapeshifting powers. He did not turn her into a fly. She shapeshifted into one. It was more of a mutual thing where they became one together.

  • @xerxes_sama
    @xerxes_sama 2 роки тому +6

    Very interesting topic. At the end of the day I believe Zeus will beat the lighting out of Thor

  • @sifilore
    @sifilore 2 роки тому +24

    All this sounds like Zeus is gonna win either way. If Thor does win its only by sheer dumb luck.

    • @lunawolfheart336
      @lunawolfheart336 2 роки тому +4

      Sounds like you don't know much about Thor

    • @thehellenicneopagan
      @thehellenicneopagan 2 роки тому +2

      Sounds like you don't! LoL... 🤦🏻‍♀️😆
      The one is Invincible, the other is NOT, you do the math.

    • @pantelismat4352
      @pantelismat4352 2 роки тому

      @@lunawolfheart336 sounds like you pick the one you like more

    • @oblivion6891
      @oblivion6891 2 роки тому

      @@thehellenicneopagan Thor is fearless and Zeus is fear's Nyx and hecate 2 female goddess and Thor is not afraid to take on anyone and actually The only thing that can kill Zeus is the Scythe of Kronos

  • @mikemackay3949
    @mikemackay3949 2 роки тому +1

    A Odin vs Zeus would be a nice video

  • @TheSpoegefugl
    @TheSpoegefugl 2 роки тому +1

    Another reason why this is difficult to answer: There are different version of the myths.
    Thor doesn't always need his belt to be strong enough to wield the heavy Mjolnir. Sometimes, he only needs hos gloves because the handle is so short that it would hurt his hands to hold it. Sometimes he need neither.

  • @lordhades8025
    @lordhades8025 2 роки тому +1

    Technically, Thor is destined to die at Ragnarok. If Fate/Wyrd decrees it, Zeus would never be able to defeat Thor because it's not his time yet. Another thing I feel is important is the myth where Thor and Loki go and visit Utgard-Loki. In the myth, there are several instances where Thor is almost at Typhon's level of destructiveness. He swings his hammer and creates entire valleys in mountains, he lowers the ocean's water level by a lot in an effort to get drunk, he almost lifts Jormungandr (who is in the form of a cat) off the ground, establishing the world, and he is also able to stand his ground against Old Age temporarily. All of this is enough that Utgard-Loki, an incredibly powerful sorcerer and warrior is so scared that he hides his castle with illusions after Thor leaves.
    I feel this level of power could be enough to handle Zeus, maybe even knock him out of the sky. Which is all Thor really needs to do. Then he can wrestle Zeus and kill him. Even hold him long enough that a single solid blow from Mjolnir would be enough to kill Zeus.

  • @humbelduff2916
    @humbelduff2916 2 роки тому +17

    Yes, Zeus lifted a volcano, but Thor lifted the world serpent. In a different myth, he singlehandly lifted a cauldron that was 30km high, way taller than mt. Etna, and both of these was likely without his belt, as he only uses it in battle!

    • @isaklal518
      @isaklal518 2 роки тому +1

      That's false he did not lift the world serpent but a part of it when the giant Utgard Loki ask him to

    • @humbelduff2916
      @humbelduff2916 2 роки тому +9

      @@isaklal518 The serpent had been turned into a big cat. Thor lifted it as high as his hight allowed. It wasn’t the weight of the cat/serpent that was the problem, but the fact that it’s back stretched whenever he lifted. He had no trubble lifting it until he wasn’t tall enough to lift it any higher. If he was taller (not stronger) he would be able to lift it of the ground!

  • @Simplyjeaniek
    @Simplyjeaniek 2 роки тому +3

    Also love your channel

  • @mythology_
    @mythology_ 2 роки тому +1

    Cool video. Thank you for the good content

  • @hitchman84
    @hitchman84 2 роки тому +1

    I swear by the gods I was watching this while taking a walk and got chased inside by a thunderstorm.

  • @ljsmooth69
    @ljsmooth69 2 роки тому +5

    I know I like Thor a lot but I think Zeus might add the upper hand

  • @Chainmale75
    @Chainmale75 2 роки тому +2

    I feel like it would be more of a tennis match, with both of them redirecting the lightning back at each other.

    • @ChetYoubetchya-it5zv
      @ChetYoubetchya-it5zv 2 роки тому +2

      That should be a video game instead of tennis ball they use lightning

  • @GingerObiWan
    @GingerObiWan 2 роки тому +4

    When you said you weren't sure if Zeus could die, it reminded me of a story I came across when writing my final paper for philosophy. There was a serpent that fought Zeus, and if another God/Goddess (I think Athena, but I'm not 100% certain on that) hadn't shown up to save him, he would have died.
    Edit: You mentioned Typhon, that's who it was. Maybe next time I'll watch the whole video before I make a comment like this 😂

    • @omniavanitas7893
      @omniavanitas7893 2 роки тому +1

      I'm not aware of any ancient account of the Typhon myth in which it is claimed that death was ever a possibility for Zeus. Do you have a source? With the very unique exception of the Orphic Dionysos who is torn to pieces, cooked and eaten but is eventually brought back to life, the Greek gods are explicitly and consistently called deathless in ancient Greek texts and there are no myths in which any god dies. Interestingly, it is said that there was a tomb of Zeus in Crete, but the ancients claimed that it was falsely attributed to him and modern scholars generally interpret this incongruity by the idea that in Crete Zeus had been identified with a local vegetation god who probably was born and died anually. In any case, the other Greeks strongly rejected the notion of a dead Zeus and the Cretans gained a reputation for being liars. Mortality and divinity were simply incompatible concepts in mainstream ancient Greek religion and mythology.

    • @omniavanitas7893
      @omniavanitas7893 2 роки тому

      @@ACTIONxROMERO What stories are you talking about?

    • @angelacooper8973
      @angelacooper8973 2 роки тому

      It’s okay we’ve all done it

  • @che71che
    @che71che 2 роки тому +1

    But wouldn't Thor be able to use minnor as a conduit for Zeus's lighting? He'd redirect it back to him at will?
    With this being the probable case then Zeus's bolts would be useless against Thor,
    Zeus would have to take up his spear which would force him to try and get closer up to Thor but with Thor being able to fly and still able to harness lighting then don't you think the odds begin to favour Thor? All he'd have to do is keep his Hammer throws short at Zeus, as long as it returns into his hand before Zeus can summon and throw a bolt his way when he's not got it in hand then Thor should be home and hosed

  • @georgeskourtis3922
    @georgeskourtis3922 2 роки тому +2

    I am Greek and i know the mythology of my country very well so i would like to share that Zeus of Olympous is what Odin of Asgard is

  • @durrangodsgrief6503
    @durrangodsgrief6503 2 роки тому +2

    I believe the lighting bolts carried by pegasus were made by Hephaestus and were lesser than the bolt made by the cyclops

  • @jarlwilliam9932
    @jarlwilliam9932 2 роки тому +1

    They are the same god worshipped across two different cultures, granted those cultures instilled a different personality on that god to reflect their civilization.
    When the Romans and Greeks interacted with the Germanic tribes they equated Thunaraz (Thor, Thorr, Thunar, etc) to two of their own gods those being Zeus/Jupiter and Heracles/Hercules.
    Thor has far greater destructive powers while they are both rather even in the physical strength department.

  • @soulreaver1983
    @soulreaver1983 2 роки тому +2

    Absolutely outstanding video thanks!😎👍👍

  • @7783DEATH
    @7783DEATH 2 роки тому +3

    As a sort of flip side to this, consider: fenrir vs typhon

    • @monkewithinternetaccess6107
      @monkewithinternetaccess6107 2 роки тому +3

      Typhon is literally if hell and earth had a baby. Fenrir is a big wolf.

    • @7783DEATH
      @7783DEATH 2 роки тому +1

      @@monkewithinternetaccess6107 I wouldn't say that. fenrir was big enough to eat the moon and killed odin.

    • @aroma13
      @aroma13 2 роки тому

      @@7783DEATH didn't Skol and Hati eat the moon and the sun? It is said that once Fenrir was freed, he would open his mouth and run around the world with one jaw on the ground and the other on in the air eating everything before him

  • @yahiashehata974
    @yahiashehata974 2 роки тому +3

    Great idea for a video

  • @considerthis4267
    @considerthis4267 2 роки тому

    Finally something I've been waiting for

  • @puffthemagicsativa3784
    @puffthemagicsativa3784 2 роки тому +4

    I think it would honestly come down to pure strength with the hammer as the deciding factor. If Thor can redirect lighting and zuse control it masterfully than I would think it a moot point. Like 2 fish trying to drown one another in the ocean. The question would be who gets hit with mjolnir. In several sagas Thor can split mountain ranges with the throwing of his hammer. In his trial with the over king Thor barely picks up a dog's paw with all his might. But the paw is actually jormungand. If we did a ratio to determine what % of a dog's body weight relative to the body and compared it to a the weight of a python that could encircle the earth and run the % we may have an answer of who is stronger. Way to nerd I know but nerd is my thing

    • @zrosix2240
      @zrosix2240 2 роки тому +1

      Also assuming the pythons width relative to its length (the circumstance of the earth) is proportional to a normal sized python.

    • @zrosix2240
      @zrosix2240 2 роки тому +1

      Or in simple terms, 2/3rds of the weight of the moon

  • @bwalker77
    @bwalker77 2 роки тому +3

    If Thor has some sort of lightning resistance - a possibility, considering he is the God of lightning (even if it's not on the same scale as Zeus) - then he may have a chance because of Mjolnir. Otherwise, he's not really on the same level.
    That being said, if he could convince Loki to transform him into a pretty woman, Zeus would not stand a chance. His libido is an even bigger weakness than his ego...

  • @snappykat9928
    @snappykat9928 2 роки тому

    This is a frothy conundrum. I'm going to have to take an Ambien tonight. Thnx, always good stuff.

  • @171QA
    @171QA 2 роки тому +1

    Cool video. Hope you make more of these. :)

  • @_Lionsin
    @_Lionsin 2 роки тому +2

    Whelp I'd say they would both would be immune to lightning attacks and Thor has a hammer so gg Thor.

  • @bloemundude
    @bloemundude Рік тому

    It's a difficult comparison to make. Zeus has elements of Thor and Odin. Zeus' advantage is his endless supply of lightning bolts, but one could say the same of Odin's Gungnir. If we level the playing field by giving Thor both Mjolnir and Gungnir, I can certainly say one thing. Thor looked better in a wedding dress. (only myth aficionados get it.)

  • @c.jfrank5699
    @c.jfrank5699 2 роки тому +3

    I think its Zeus for sure. Very fun topic though I hope you do more.

  • @InvincibleSummer7
    @InvincibleSummer7 2 роки тому +2

    Thor actually goes into battle and actively fights himself. I give this one to Thor

    • @rokomarkov3077
      @rokomarkov3077 2 роки тому

      Hell no Zeus is a Sky Father Thor is not at that level yet

    • @InvincibleSummer7
      @InvincibleSummer7 2 роки тому +2

      @@rokomarkov3077 Technically Thor is a Sky Father too and Thor is regarded as the strongest of the Aesir. And again Thor fights one on one

  • @eduardo3030301
    @eduardo3030301 2 роки тому +5

    In my opinion Zeus would be in a disadvantage of some sort due to the fact that he was GIVEN the power of lighting and thunder. while Thor's power is from BIRTH for my understanding of mythology.

    • @PureVikingPowers
      @PureVikingPowers 2 роки тому +5

      Thor would destroy Zeus !

    • @omniavanitas7893
      @omniavanitas7893 2 роки тому +2

      Do you suppose that any Greek god could have used the thunderbolt or the trident forged by the Kyklopes with the same effectiveness Zeus and Poseidon do? I think it's reasonable to assume that the weapons received by the sons of Kronos merely enhanced their natural abilities, rather than giving them new abilities from scratch.

  • @zombiedewd
    @zombiedewd 2 роки тому +3

    They both use lighting they can just deflect each other's lighting there for only really leaves hand to hand so with that being said brings up more questions about the fight so yea

  • @killerstorm9962
    @killerstorm9962 2 роки тому +3

    I love your videos

  • @magvs_mæstro216
    @magvs_mæstro216 Рік тому +2

    You wanna know what I think??...
    Lightning bolt Lightning bolt Lightning bolt Lightning bolt

  • @KerryRussellRN
    @KerryRussellRN 2 роки тому

    Love the Enoch video....please do more. Also I would love you to interpret MY PET GOAT 2. It’s fascinating. Not sure if it’s your genre. Your artwork is so beautiful!

  • @masteryoda7366
    @masteryoda7366 2 роки тому +2

    It would be a really fun fight to see 😄

  • @madambutterfly1997
    @madambutterfly1997 2 роки тому +2

    The controversy of the myth accurate Thor and the non myth accurate Angrboda is getting on my nerves.
    Honestly if they didn't do the change for Angrboda then you would've thought that Atreus had a sister.

  • @Simplyjeaniek
    @Simplyjeaniek 2 роки тому +5

    Aphrodite vs freyja

    • @uselesshero.official
      @uselesshero.official 2 роки тому

      Probably Freyja because Feyja was a sage and had premonition powers. She also supposedly could make more clones/ forms of her.

  • @mattstyles2498
    @mattstyles2498 2 роки тому +2

    I like to think mythology are true stories blown way out of proportion.
    Like thor was just a dude with a normal hammer that got bitten smashing a normal rattlesnake. Then people started saying the snake was bigger and bigger.....

  • @raptormage2209
    @raptormage2209 2 роки тому

    The perverted Thunder god vs the Drunken-hammer style thunder god.

  • @426mak
    @426mak 2 роки тому +1

    Hanuman vs Sun Wukong: Sun Eater vs Havoc raiser of Heaven.

  • @shinecamerongamesph1257
    @shinecamerongamesph1257 2 роки тому +1

    "We'll see about that"
    - Kratos , probably

  • @33sosa85
    @33sosa85 2 роки тому +2

    Zeus = Jupiter. Thor = Thorsday = Thursday. I believe they are the same thing in different version

  • @Auron562
    @Auron562 Рік тому +1

    Personally I think Thor could win against Zeus... It would be a tough fight for Thor since Zeus power would be similar in scale to Odin, Thor's Father but I feel Thor could possibly kill Zeus

  • @mitchelljohnson1621
    @mitchelljohnson1621 2 роки тому +1

    I would love to see a video on Hades VS. Surtr

  • @christopherlopez-rios574
    @christopherlopez-rios574 2 роки тому +1

    I heard that Zeus, played by Russell Crowe, will make an appearance on Thor Love and Thunder!! Can’t wait to see how that comes to happen!!!

  • @elmono6299
    @elmono6299 2 роки тому

    Here are some suggestions for future videos.
    European Dragon vs Chinese Dragon
    Unicorn vs Qilin
    Chimera vs Manticore
    Werewolf vs Yeti (or Sasquatch)
    Zombie vs Mummy
    Griffin vs Hippogriff
    Minotaur vs Tikbalang
    Phaya Naga vs Hydra
    Centaur vs Nuckelavee
    Mermaid vs Siren
    Kitsune vs Succubus
    Leprechaun vs Genie
    Frankenstein vs Golem
    Gargoyle vs Tengu
    Cyclops vs Oni
    Nang Tani vs Yuki-Onna
    Grey Alien vs Flatwoods Monster
    Headless Horseman vs Dullahan
    Bloody Mary vs La Noria
    Hades vs The Grim Reaper
    Vampire vs Angel
    Cthulu vs Satan

  • @AliThaDude
    @AliThaDude 2 роки тому

    Super cool! Please make this a series!

  • @-RONNIE
    @-RONNIE 2 роки тому

    Good video again thanks for sharing it with us

  • @marinakaiser7639
    @marinakaiser7639 2 роки тому

    HI dear M&F.E so happy to back had some int.problems but now everything is ok and i'm happy to hear your voice and stories 😘😁🖐❤🖤‼

  • @AntiDecepticonCampaign
    @AntiDecepticonCampaign 2 роки тому +1

    The ONE that is referred to as “IAM” ... THATS WHO! The rest are whelps fighting at his feet.

  • @mrhusky8708
    @mrhusky8708 2 роки тому +1

    Thor is able to lift part of the world serpent and I believe that a volcano would not be anywhere as heavy as that😅

    • @angelaleman3352
      @angelaleman3352 2 роки тому

      The world serpent is actually the size of the world

  • @peropero2307
    @peropero2307 2 роки тому +2

    Thor is not only thunder god, he control earth magetic field + if u gonna give a horse to zeus give one to thor as well, i think thor wins cuz he is god of str as well, so i think zeus could not be abled to filt mjolnir

  • @Raximus3000
    @Raximus3000 2 роки тому +1

    Do Siegfried VS Achileus next!

  • @jeffreyseamons5514
    @jeffreyseamons5514 2 роки тому +3

    Whenever two characters are pitted against other people want to be able to say who the definitive winner would be. However, the characters are often matched up because they are so similar. So instead I like to talk about who is more likely to win and who is the underdog (meaning they could still succeed, but it's going to be difficult).
    In this case I'd say Thor is the underdog. However, he's also the one I want to win.

    • @nativeam25
      @nativeam25 2 роки тому

      Great point. I'd like to see the hindu God's vs the Greek ones.

    • @JDisclmd
      @JDisclmd 2 роки тому

      @@nativeam25 shiva is the god of all gods not a challenge

    • @nativeam25
      @nativeam25 2 роки тому

      @@JDisclmd mmhm

    • @JDisclmd
      @JDisclmd 2 роки тому

      @@nativeam25 I mean it’s true. Shiva is the most powerful god. Shiva isn’t even a being shiva is everything and anything. Ps third eye

    • @nativeam25
      @nativeam25 2 роки тому

      @@JDisclmd okay. Since they have avatars. Those can fight. Fair?

  • @Werezilla
    @Werezilla 2 роки тому +1

    Admittedly my only reason for thinking about this is Pokemon, but I do have to question how effective Zeus' lightning would be on Thor. They are the same type as it were.

  • @legoking6165
    @legoking6165 2 роки тому +2

    This is definitely a fight I'd like to see. Though, a question I have in regards to this hypothetical match-up is, would these two deities be capable of weilding each others magic weapons?

  • @MrGrombie
    @MrGrombie 2 роки тому +1

    Anyone watching the fight on paper view are the real winners here. Lol

  • @energicko
    @energicko 2 роки тому

    Kronos: Awwww, how cute! He brought a toy 🔨 to the fight.
    Odin: Nay! Thy son threw a sucker⚡*below the belt* first, and is much older than mine.
    🇬🇷
    🇳🇴

  • @kryptonianpowers
    @kryptonianpowers 2 роки тому

    You should make another video about every single god of thunder derived from the Council of Godheads that is featured in Marvel Comics.

  • @CJ_F0x
    @CJ_F0x 2 роки тому +1

    Yeah right! Zeus will be more like "How can I have sex with Thor and which form do I need to take?"

  • @arcotroll8530
    @arcotroll8530 2 роки тому

    As a Greek who is a big fan and studys all of the world's mythologies, especially European ones such as the Norse and Greek ones, I'd like to imagine they would just shake hands and go fight Jotun and Titans together, knocking a few beers and Nectar cups afterwards.

  • @lunawolfheart336
    @lunawolfheart336 2 роки тому +2

    Thor cuz he's strongest of all gods. He's a giant slayer wielding moljnir. He can create his own lighting Zeus has to rely on another god to make his bolts.

  • @blackbeauty5817
    @blackbeauty5817 2 роки тому +12

    Zues would most definitely defeat Thor, zues experiences much less limitations and with the addition of shape shifting the outcome is obvious

  • @georgewalters6942
    @georgewalters6942 2 роки тому

    best one yet !!!

  • @madambutterfly1997
    @madambutterfly1997 2 роки тому +19

    I don't care Kratos will have both their names crossed off his list

    • @MythologyFictionExplained
      @MythologyFictionExplained  2 роки тому +11

    • @KamiTenchi
      @KamiTenchi 2 роки тому +2

      @@MythologyFictionExplained You ruined Kratos. 😒

    • @MythologyFictionExplained
      @MythologyFictionExplained  2 роки тому +15

      @@KamiTenchi Cyclops Kratos cannot be stopped

    • @madambutterfly1997
      @madambutterfly1997 2 роки тому +5

      @@MythologyFictionExplained and he'll have the all-father's head as well.

    • @Friendship1nmillion
      @Friendship1nmillion 2 роки тому

      @@MythologyFictionExplained Considering your response here I'm guessing you're *NOT* up for a Chris Rock Vs Will Smith #Video ▶️ , then ? 😉 😅👍

  • @jerrmiahsalazar2326
    @jerrmiahsalazar2326 2 роки тому +2

    Giants vs dragons or Western dragons vs Easter dragons

  • @CT-nb5lm
    @CT-nb5lm 2 роки тому +1

    It would be more Thor vs Hercules.
    Or Zeus vs Odin. And imo they are all equal.
    The Aesir being more battle hardened imo.

    • @FB-eg5vb
      @FB-eg5vb 2 роки тому

      Agreed! Hurcules vs Thor would be a more even fight. This is the equivalent of Hurcules vs Odin

  • @toxicasianwok1705
    @toxicasianwok1705 2 роки тому +1

    i think thor would win cuz as zues would carry vilcanos thor turned mountains into deep craters in the earth soo as they are both thunder gods tey ressist lightling so it would be a melee battle which thor would win even without the belt being hes the strongest norse god

  • @kingcubone1293
    @kingcubone1293 2 роки тому

    I didn’t get a notification but I’m here