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The Greeks did not really have anything to do with it. What happened was that the Romans fell in love with Greek culture and incorporated it. Same the thing with the Greek mythology. The Romans just took it and adapted it to the gods they already had.
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What is classical mythology?
"the system of mythology of the Greeks and Romans together; much of Roman mythology (especially the gods) was borrowed from the Greeks" http://www.thefreedictionary.com/classical+mythology
What was the roman mythology based on?
Roman Mythology was based originally on the beliefs of their neighbors, the Latins, and the Greeks. As their empire expanded, their beliefs expanded to include the gods of the cultures they conquered.
Is cyclops roman or greek mythology?
The Cyclops comes from the Greeks. The name means 'wheel eye'.
Who did the Romans conquer and then adopt much of their culture?
the Greeks - much roman mythology and culture was taken from the Hellenistic peoples.
Where did roman mythology originated?
The Romans pulled their mythology from their ancestors (the Trojans... i.e. Greeks) and the indigenous people who lived there when the Trojans came (i.e. the Latins, Etruscans and Sabines)
Is there a group of people that still believe in greek and roman mythology?
No. This religon died out thousands of years ago. The Romans got their idea of mythology from the Greeks, so they gave up on it before them.
From where did the Romans get most of their mythology?
The Greeks. They worshipped the same gods but under different names. the roman god were more warlike and about respect.
What has the author M A Dwight written?
M. A. Dwight has written: 'Grecian and Roman mythology for schools' -- subject(s): Classical Mythology 'Grecian and Roman mythology' -- subject(s): Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology 'Grecian and Roman mythology' -- subject(s): Classical Mythology, Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology
Did the Greeks have whistles in mythology?
no
What are the sects of roman mythology?
Roman mythology did not have sects.
Where did the Romans get their first gods from?
The Romans got most of their gods from the Greeks like a lot of their things. Because of this, Their might be a Greek god and a Roman god with different names, but look and act the same. ie: The Roman goddess of love is Venus, but for the Greeks, the goddess of love is Aphrodite.
In Greek and Roman mythology who was the goddess of the hunt?
In Greek Mythology, Artemis Roman Mythology, Diana
