IntroductionThe concept of god changes from culture to culture. As a result, there have been countless gods and goddesses in different parts of the world at different points of time. We can therefore see that they have different characteristics. However, there is no denying the fact that there are many parallels between them. It is in this context that the comparison and contrast between the gods in different mythologies acquires meaning. Greek and Norse mythologies are notable for their influence throughout the world. The gods in these mythologies have wider acceptance for their various reasons. Upon critical analysis, it becomes clear that there are both similarities and differences between them. Although the Norse and Greek gods have parallels in their involvement with the human world, they differ in their nature and interaction with people. Norse mythology is full of numerous gods and goddesses who have a lot of importance in shaping the very culture of the region. . One of the main aspects of Norse mythology is that it has gods for every aspect of human affairs. Most of them are related to nature and are phenomenal in their strength and intelligence. This principle is applicable to both Norse and Greek gods (Low, p.25). There are specialized deities for many aspects of humans such as wisdom, courage and other emotions including love. The gods in both mythologies also have similarities in their interaction with humans. It is seen that many gods come directly to the human world and deal with people to solve their problems. At some times, the gods are seen to favor some people and work against others. However, they always try to uphold moral values ​​by fighting... middle of paper... their characteristics. Conclusion Every mythology represents a culture. For the same reason, mythologies and the characters involved in them change radically from culture to culture. Norse and Greek mythologies are notable for their worldwide acceptance at all times. Therefore, various aspects of them have been discussed. An analysis of the nature of the gods clarifies that there are elementary differences between the concept of god and that of myths. While the Greek gods remain somewhat distant from humans, the Norse gods seem to be closely attached to their subjects. Furthermore, there are differences in their appearance too. The mythologies explain that the Greek gods are immortal while the Norse gods age and die. Even amidst many similarities, the gods in Norse and Greek mythologies are seen to have many differences.