Ancient Roman and Greek Gods - The Worship of Many Gods and Goddesses The religious beliefs of the many ancient civilizations including the Greeks and Romans was based on an extraordinary number of different gods and goddesses. The gods and goddesses of the Ancient World adopted different functions and presided over specific dominions. In each of these ancient cultures there were therefore gods of war, gods of love, gods of the Underworld and gods of the sea. Different divinities and deities encompassed overseeing functions relating to various elements and roles such as fire, the forge and blacksmiths, hunting and hunters, the harvest and agriculture. Many of the Roman gods and goddesses were therefore counterparts of the Greek divinities and deities. Comprehensive facts and information about the ancient Roman and Greek Gods and Goddesses with numerous images and pictures which bring the ancient world of classical mythology to life. |