Probably because their stories spanned larger territories. That and the Greeks are responsible for the Western civilizations way of life. Greek mythology is also much older than Norse mythology. By the time the world was learning about, Norse mythology, Greek mythology had probably made it's way around the world, inspiring writers and educators. It also helps that Greece had a strangle hold on half of the world for centuries and then, the next most powerful, Western civilization, The Romans, adopted much of the Greek mythology and philosophy. There is also a lot more of, Greek Mythology than Norse.
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Re: Why is Greek mythology more popular than Norse mythology?
Because the Greeks and Romans created so much of the foundation of modern culture, science, philosophy and style while the Norse didn't. Go to a national or local capitol and find the main building, more than half the time it will be in the style of Greek ruins.
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it be cool to go to court and instead of blind justice we see thor and his hammer ready to judge our worthiness and righteousness.. some how he seems more appropriate in some cases..
Probably because Norse mythology is pretty pessimistic (and extremely violent), you know with Ragnarok and all. Most people don't like the idea of unfortunate endings.
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Well of course, but Greek mythology's pessimism and violence pales in comparison to that of Norse mythology. There is no event comparable to that of the "Doom of the Gods" in Greek mythology. Plus Norse mythology (and culture for that matter) was absolutely centered on war, where as Greek's had much more diverse themes.
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