They were both stories about gods and Greece
because of their contributions to art and literature they are better for religious beliefs
Ancient Greek does not have a word for religion. The Greek based word theology is the study of beliefs about god or religious beliefs.
Persephone is a goddess out of Greek myth.
Allen Paul Wikgren has written: 'Hellenistic Greek texts' -- subject(s): Greek Religious literature, Hellenistic Greek literature
The religious beliefs of Hellenism continued the worship of traditional Greek gods, but also introduced Syrian and Egyptian gods to worship as well.
Harvey Yunis has written: 'A new creed' -- subject(s): Gods, Greek, in literature, Greek Religious drama, History and criticism, Intellectual life, Mythology, Greek, in literature, Religion, Religious drama, Greek, Tragedy 'Written Texts and the Rise of Literate Culture in Ancient Greece'
Arab philosophers tried to harmonize Greek ideas with religious beliefs
Learning about Greek mythology helps us understand the beginnings of Western civilisation. It also helps give us a wider perspective of religion.Another good reason to learn about Greek mythology is because much great literature, religious practices and stories in the west are based from it. Further, the stories are very colorful and entertaining.Greek mythology was the basis of the ancient Greek religious beliefs and an important part of their culture.
Hugh C. Parker has written: 'Greek gods in Italy in Ovid's Fasti' -- subject(s): Calendar in literature, Didactic poetry, Latin, Fasts and feasts in literature, Gods, Greek, in literature, Greek influences, History and criticism, Latin Didactic poetry, Latin Religious poetry, Latin poetry, Religion, Religious poetry, Latin
Roman religious beliefs were influenced by Etruscan and Greek cultures in ways such as adopting the Etruscan idea of gods in human form, honoring the emperor as a god, and always expected to honor gods in a public ceremonies.
Yannis Tzifopulos has written: 'Paradise earned' -- subject(s): History, Dionysus (Greek deity), Burial, Religious literature, Greek (Hellenistic), History and criticism, Antiquities, Religious life and customs, Goldwork, Future life, Social aspects of Future life, Orpheus (Greek mythology), Future life in literature, Greek Inscriptions
religious beliefs and curiosities lead to experimentation and discovery.