Compare And Contrast Zeus And Hades Research Paper

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On Mount Olympus there lived two brothers that were both greek gods ,their names were Zeus and Hades. Both brothers had phenomenal powers, Zeus had the ability to throw lightning bolts and control the weather causing rain and huge storms. On the other hand Hades had the efficiency to control the dead and riches in the Underworld and also had some powers over Earth. Ultimately ever since they were children Hades and Zeus have had a close relationship and they have been inseparable since they were born. Until one sunset Hades saw the sky and he saw the most beautiful goddess he’s laid his eyes on. He was mesmerized by her grace, her white wings, and her powers. Hades had the feeling of enthusiasm and eagerness to talk to her but before he had the chance to do so, Zeus beat him to it and …show more content…
After Hades heard enough about the conversation he left to the Underworld and while spent some time there he stumbled upon Iris. Hades took advantage of this opportunity to talk to Iris and introduce himself. As Hades was introducing himself, Zeus came crashing down from Olympus with lighting bolts ready to battle. Zeus told Hades if he wanted Iris as a wife then Hades had to fight Zeus. Hades agreed to the fight and said they would fight in the early morning. Zeus left in preparations for the fight and as did Hades. Both brother’s gathered their most powerful garments they owned. As early morning came Iris stood there watching as both brothers were about to fight. As they began to fight Iris noticed a strange occurrence in the sky of Olympus and on Earth. Iris then realized that it was a big rain storm heading their way on Olympus and Earth that had lighting, wind, and was very cloudy. In the fight both brother never won but they always want a rematch. Every so often on the day of the rematch Zeus and Hades felt the same feelings as the first day of their fight which was anger and

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