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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 -> Zeus
  • Neptune -> Poseidon
  • Pluto-> Hades
  • Minerva -> Athena
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