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So the Greek Myths could be understood by Roman people; and so the Greek Myths became a part of the Romans.
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Is Jove the Roman god the same god as Zeus the Greek god?
Yes! But they have different names because the Romans adopted all of the Greek gods into their religion but changed all of their names. Actaully Jupiter is Zeus's Roman equal
How Mercury got it names?
The English name for the planet comes from the Romans, who named it after the Roman god Mercury, which they equated with the Greek god Hermes.
Why did the Romans used the Greek gods but changed their names?
The 'Roman Names' were worshiped and known to the Romans before the Greek; when the Greek people were conquered, their gods and goddesses were incorporated into the Roman gods and goddesses; so it is that it is near impossible to now tell the difference between the two. That, by the way, was a common practice of the Romans, adopting the gods and goddesses of the people they conquered/ruled.
Who is the love goddess 5 letters?
Roman: Venus, goddess of love and beauty, Queen of the gods. Greek: Aphrotite, goddess of love and beauty Queen of the gods. The Romans used the greek gods in their religion by changing their names. They also made them more war-like. Fortunately, the Romans did not change the god's positions.
How did Pluto get to become a roman god?
The Romans adopted the the Greek gods as their own, giving them new names. Pluto's Greek name is Hades. Roman astronomers later gave the planets the names of their gods and goddesses.
Why do Romans and Greek have their god and goddesess?
It was their religion.
Is Hermes a greek or Roman god?
Greek. Romans compared him to their Mercury.
Poseidon was the Greek god of the sea What did the Romans call him?
The Romans called him Neptune.
What did the Romans call the Greek god Nike?
Victoria.
Who is the Roman and greek god of fertility?
I believe it is Kronos for Greek and Saturn for Romans.
What planet was named after the greek god Ares?
Mars. Ares was the Greek god of war, the Romans equivalent god was known as Mars.
What was Achilles' Roman name?
Achilles was a hero from Greek mythology that lead to the victory at the Trojan War, he is the greatest warrior and hero from Homer's epic poem, 'The Iliad'. He is also referred in the Roman mythology, under the same name, since he was a mortal, not a God, Romans only changed the names of the Greek Gods.
