I was wondering if anyone else felt the same as me when it comes to comparing the Eternals with the Olympians or Asgardians. Thor and the other gods of earth are based on magic, while the Eternals are creatures of science. This being the case, Zuras is nothing like Odin or Zeus, other than being the ruler of these people.

Just a thought.

You have to be careful saying that the Asgardians and Olympians (and other gods of the Earth) are based on magic.
Their physical powers do not  now appear to be magically derived. This includes their longevity and regeneration.
Although they have members of their races that understand and can manipulate the forces of magic, that does not mean that they are based on magic.
In most instances these 'gods' also don't draw extra power from the faith of their followers.

The energy manipulation abilities of Zeus and Odin, although sometimes described as having a mystical flavour, are just that, energy manipulation abilities. Manipulating 'magical energy' is not that different to manipulating cosmic energy, in the end. Both can alter the fundemental forces of the universe.
Odin, Zeus and Zuras are / were all master manipulators of their respective energies. I personally think that Odin and Zeus however have far greater energy abilities than Zuras did.
All 3 are / were 'virtually immortal' beings and the heads of their respective pantheons.

In many ways they were very similar when you look at the braoder picture.

"You have to be careful saying that the Asgardians and Olympians (and other gods of the Earth) are based on magic.
Their physical powers do not  now appear to be magically derived. This includes their longevity and regeneration.
Although they have members of their races that understand and can manipulate the forces of magic, that does not mean that they are based on magic.
In most instances these 'gods' also don't draw extra power from the faith of their followers.

The energy manipulation abilities of Zeus and Odin, although sometimes described as having a mystical flavour, are just that, energy manipulation abilities. Manipulating 'magical energy' is not that different to manipulating cosmic energy, in the end. Both can alter the fundemental forces of the universe.
Odin, Zeus and Zuras are / were all master manipulators of their respective energies. I personally think that Odin and Zeus however have far greater energy abilities than Zuras did.
All 3 are / were 'virtually immortal' beings and the heads of their respective pantheons.

In many ways they were very similar when you look at the braoder picture."

Hmm, I see. But if Marvel stuck to their mythical origin, wouldn't that be a magical origin (especially the Olympians)?"

"Alpha said:

Hmm, I see. But if Marvel stuck to their mythical origin, wouldn't that be a magical origin (especially the Olympians)?"

If they stuck firmly to it them yes.
However would then you consider that a magician should be able to 'dispell' Hercules strength.
I don't mean drain it but simply dispell it as it should be magically based."

i agree with alpha in saying the there not related but i see how the gods can have normal abilities its just marvel normally push their abilities in the magic area rather than science or evolution

" the creator said:

"Alpha said:

Hmm, I see. But if Marvel stuck to their mythical origin, wouldn't that be a magical origin (especially the Olympians)?"

If they stuck firmly to it them yes.
However would then you consider that a magician should be able to 'dispell' Hercules strength.
I don't mean drain it but simply dispell it as it should be magically based."

I believe he could if hisor her power was great enough (being greater than Zeus, who has stripped him of his power before).Magic in the form of Loki's power has been used against Odin. Even the Black Knight, weilding the Ebony Blade (magic based weapon), absorbed and reflected Zeus's power back at him. "