Greek and Roman Guide

A who's-who of the names of heroes, villains, gods, goddesses, monsters and mythical creatures in classical Roman and Greek mythology.

Greek and Roman Gods and Mythology Guide
The following articles provide comprehensive facts and information about the Ancient World.

Greek and Roman Gods Guide
List providing details of the differences, similarities and a comparison between Greek and Roman gods and mythology. Click one of the following links to access the Greek and Roman Gods dictionary and guide with short definitions of the hundreds of gods and goddesses that feature in Roman and Greek mythology and legends. Dictionary of all the names of the Roman and Greek Gods with short definitions of their roles and functions, according to ancient Greek and Roman mythology.

Greek and Roman Gods Dictionary

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Names of Greek and Roman Gods
The Greeks were conquered by the Roman Empire in 146BC. Part of the Roman culture was to adopted different ideas from the other cultures and civilisations they had defeated. Cautious not to offend foreign gods this process included the assimilation of the native gods and goddesses that were worshipped by other nations. The Ancient Romans just changed the Greek God names to Latin (Roman) equivalents or counterparts. This process and practice is called 'syncretism' which means the fusion of gods, goddesses, religious practices and beliefs to integrate into their existing system.

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Greek and Roman Mythology Guide
Click one of the above links to access the Legends and Mythology dictionary guide with short, useful definitions of the people, places and events that feature in stories, mythology and legends.