Superheroes in movies, toys and birthday party themes are as popular with the current generation as they were with people in other generations. Why do we like superheroes? What is it about Superman or Batman or Spiderman that touches our spirit? In history and other cultues the Greek Gods or Roman Gods or in Norse mythology of the Vikings- the all had their Superheroes! We like the idea of heroes- someone who does good and saves others! Yet most people performing an heroic act will be very humble usually saying they just did what was right! Very few people expect recognition or a medal! Does the concept take us from the ordinary and the boring aspects of our lives? Gives us a thrill! If you could be a superhero or a Greek God or a Viking Chief, who would you be? How about Artemis- Goddess of the Hunt?
I'd go for the top: Zeus (Ζεύς), King of Heaven and god of the sky, clouds, rain, thunder and lightning.
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