Compare And Contrast Zeus And Egyptian God

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I have decided to compare the myth stories of the Greek god Zeus and the Egyptian God, Horus. Both of these God’s both represent one of the most powerful gods of their time. Both Gods are known for their strength and power; they were idolized by the people that followed them. There are many aspects that make these specific gods both similar and different. I plan to compare their story, power, weaknesses, and their culture.
The layout of the stories of Horus and Zeus are similar. In the story of Zeus, Zeus’ father was trying to eat all of his own children but Zeus escaped compared to how Set was trying to kill Horus but Isis protected him as a child. Both were being hunted and both hid and escaped. Both Zeus and Horus had the expectation

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