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What two characteristics identify and describe Greek religion?

the different religion is like greek gods and roman gods see they didn't believe in just 1 god they believed in many


What is the Greek name of Hades?

Actually, "Hades" IS the Greek name for the place where dead people went according to the ancient greek religion, but Pluto is hades' roman name


Who is the Norse of the Greek Venus?

Unlike Roman religion, which borrowed from Greek myth extensively and has clear equivalents to Hellenic deities, Norse religion developed in isolation from Greek and Roman mythos. There is no clear equivalent to Venus (who was a Roman goddess, equivalent to Aphrodite in Greek myths) in Norse mythology. However, as a goddess of love, beauty and sexuality, she has a strong semblance to Freyja, who serves all the same functions in the Norse pantheon.


What civilization had the greatest influence on the Roman religion?

Several civilizations had an influence on Roman religion. The largest is probably ancient Greece. Many of the Roman gods have Greek equivalents (ex. Zeus=Jupiter). Another important early influence came from the Etruscans (from the area north of Rome). The third would probably be Egypt. There are also civilizations that influenced Greek religion, which in turn influenced Roman, like Summerian, but that makes the list longer.


What is Hermes' Roman name?

The Roman name of the ancient Greek god Hermes was Mercurius (Mercury).The ancient Greek god called Hermes had an equivalent purpose in ancient Roman pagan religion. The name of Hermes was changed in Latin to the name of Mercury.

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Is herakles Roman?

Herakles was originally Greek, however Roman religion adopted him and adjusted to make him fit into there religion.


What was the Roman state religion?

The Roman Empire, in its earlier years, had a religion derived from what we now refer to as Greek mythology (formerly it was the Greek religion) as well as the worship of the Emperor, since some Roman emperors proclaimed themselves to be gods. Later, the Roman Empire adopted Christianity as its official religion.


Why does religion exist in the middle ages?

Greek and Roman


What civilization had the greatest inflence on Roman Religion?

The Greeks had the greatest influence of Roman religion. In their early days the Romans adopted five Greek deities. They also adopted Greek myths and linked their gods to the Greek ones. The Etruscans and the Sabines also had an important influence on Roman religion


What religion is when you believe in the greek and roman gods?

Ancient Helenism. Wiccans also worship Greek/Roman gods too.


What is the most common religion in Brazil?

Roman Catholicism is the most common religion in Brazil.


Was Trojan religion the same as either Greek or Roman religion?

Trojan religion is more of Greek religion. Since the story has depicted that the Greeks were the ones who defeated the Trojans. But if you ask if it is the same with Roman, there is a possibility. Because in some mythology books as they write the story of the Trojan War, they use the Roman names of the Gods.


Why is Roman culture called greco-Roman?

the roman borrowed from Greek religion, literature and architecture


What characteristics is associated with both the Roman and the Greek cultures?

Polytheistic Religion


What is Ireland's most common religion?

Roman Catholic is Ireland's most common religion. After that it is the Church of Ireland.


What religion was Benito Juárez?

He was a Roman-Catholic, as it is the most common religion in Mexico.


What are the key differences between Greek and Roman religion?

The key differences between Greek and Roman religion lie in their gods and myths. Greek religion focused on a pantheon of gods and goddesses with human-like qualities, while Roman religion emphasized state rituals and the worship of deities associated with specific aspects of life. Additionally, Greek mythology often portrayed gods as flawed and prone to human emotions, while Roman mythology depicted gods as more disciplined and authoritative.