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Zeus, Animals and Humans

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Zeus, Animals and Humans

When Zeus, king of the gods, created all living beings in the world, he offered each a different gift. Giving strength to the lion, wings to the bird, and speed to the rabbit, Zeus initially left human naked and defenseless. Saddened by his situation, human appeared before Zeus and wished to be granted a superior talent. Zeus said to human "I give you the ability to think and wisdom, which is superior to all animals."

Thanks to his mind, human tamed powerful animals, made tools, and began to rule the world. Although animals possessed physical strength, they bowed respectfully before human's power of mind and logic. Physical strength is temporary; wisdom is the greatest blessing that sets humans apart and makes them superior. Wisdom and intelligence are always superior to muscle strength and physical abilities.

What makes a human superior is wisdom. Muscle power yields to wisdom. Wisdom is the greatest blessing. The thinking creature rules the world.

Physical power is temporary, wisdom is permanent. Intelligence overcomes difficulties. One who uses their mind becomes a leader.