mythology notes greek vs. roman gods. general greek and roman gods were referred to as...
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Mythology Notes
Greek vs. Roman Gods
General
• Greek and Roman gods were referred to as “Immortals” – a reference to the fact that they lived forever.
• Immortals could be deceived or defeated even by mortals.
• Immortals were open to the same vices as humans – greed, lust, hatred, love, joy and sadness.
• Immortals in Greek and Roman culture were the same ones just with different names.
Greek vs. Roman Names
Greek Name Description Roman Name
Greek vs. Roman Names
Greek Name
Aphrodite
Description
Goddess of Love
Roman Name
Venus
Greek vs. Roman Names
Greek Name
Aphrodite
Apollon
Description
Goddess of Love
God of the Sun
Roman Name
Venus
Apollo
Greek vs. Roman Names
Greek Name
Aphrodite
Apollon
Description
Goddess of Love
God of the Sun
Roman Name
Venus
Apollo
Ares God of War Mars
Greek vs. Roman Names
Greek Name
Aphrodite
Apollon
Description
Goddess of Love
God of the Sun
Roman Name
Venus
Apollo
Ares
Artemis
God of War
Goddess of Nature
Mars
Diana
Greek vs. Roman Names
Greek Name
Athena
Description
Goddess of Wisdom
Roman Name
Minerva
Greek vs. Roman Names
Greek Name
Athena
Demeter
Description
Goddess of Wisdom
Goddess of Harvest
Roman Name
Minerva
Ceres
Greek vs. Roman Names
Greek Name
Athena
Demeter
Description
Goddess of Wisdom
Goddess of Harvest
Roman Name
Minerva
Ceres
Eros God of Love Cupid
Greek vs. Roman Names
Greek Name
Athena
Demeter
Description
Goddess of Wisdom
Goddess of Harvest
Roman Name
Minerva
Ceres
Eros
Hades
God of Love
Lord of Underworld
Cupid
Pluto
Greek vs. Roman Names
Greek Name
Hera
Description
Zeus’ Wife
Roman Name
Juno
Greek vs. Roman Names
Greek Name
Hera
Hermes
Description
Zeus’ Wife
Messenger of Gods
Roman Name
Juno
Mercury
Greek vs. Roman Names
Greek Name
Hera
Hermes
Description
Zeus’ Wife
Messenger of Gods
Roman Name
Juno
Mercury
Kronos Father of Zeus Saturn
Greek vs. Roman Names
Greek Name
Hera
Hermes
Description
Zeus’ Wife
Messenger of Gods
Roman Name
Juno
Mercury
Kronos
Persephone
Father of Zeus
Demeter’s Daughter
Saturn
Proserpina
Greek vs. Roman Names
Greek Name
Poseidon
Description
Lord of the Sea
Roman Name
Neptune
Greek vs. Roman Names
Greek Name
Poseidon
Zeus
Description
Lord of the Sea
Ruler of the Gods
Roman Name
Neptune
Jupiter