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they are similar because the Romas copied the greek gods but changed their names
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In what way were Hellenistic and roman civilization similar?
They were both concerned with expanding their empires They both only allowed males to vote. They had very similar religions.
Are Greek religion and catholic religion similar?
Catholic religion and Greek Christianity are somewhat similar, but other Greek religions are not similar to the Catholic religion.
How are Catholics and ancient greek religions the same?
They are not similar in any way.
How were Roman and Greek religious practices similar?
The Romans based their gods on the Greek gods and only changed the names.
What religion did Greece and Rome have in common?
Polytheism. This means many gods, one for each aspect of life. They both had a high god - Romans had Jupiter (a development from Janus - Janus-pater, ie Janus the Father, later corrupted to Jupiter). Greeks had Zeus. The two religions recognised that their gods, even though they had different names, were the same, and gave them due respect. It was not until the advent of Judaism and its offshoots Christianity and Islam that religious differences became significant, claiming supremacy, and war and killings in the name of religion emerged.
How was the religion in Rome when they borrowed it from the Greeks?
Although the Romans worshipped many of the Greek gods, under Roman names, there were differences in the two religions. The Romans also had gods they inherited from their Etruscan neighbours, although by and large the Greek gods became more important. The Romans never really adopted the Greek belief in oracles. On the other hand, the Romans followed a form of shamanism and divination.
How did the Romans feel about the people who followed other religions?
The Romans tolerated other religions as long as they were not what the Romans considered decadent or treasonous.
In what ways were the Roman and Greek religions similar?
The Roman and Greek religions were similar in that they both believed in a pantheon of gods and goddesses, had rituals and ceremonies to honor these deities, and believed in the importance of piety and reverence towards the gods. Additionally, both religions placed a strong emphasis on the concept of fate and the idea of divine intervention in human affairs.
What is Tritons symbol in greek mythologly?
A 3-pronged fork, similar to the fork that the Devil has in other religions.
Is it true or false that Romans borrowed heavily from Greek mythology?
It's true. The Romans 'borrowed' many things from other cultures and religions, including Greek and Egyptian, and probably more. Most of the Roman gods, goddesses and heroes had Greek equivalents including:Jupiter -> ZeusNeptune -> PoseidonPluto-> HadesMinerva -> Athena
Why is Greek and Roman mythology so similar?
Greek and Roman mythology are similar because the Romans adopted many Greek myths and gods when they conquered Greece. This cultural exchange led to the blending of Greek and Roman beliefs, resulting in similarities in their mythologies.
How did Romans feel about people who followed religions other than the Romans religions?
King Louis was from Rome and all the Romans were tolerant of other religions as long as their followers were respectful of the Roman religion.
