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MythologyEssay.docx Engl 112 Mythology: Roman or Greek Health Information Technology, DeVry University Engl 112: Composition Mythology: Roman or Greek? Would you believe that Romans adopted the... Greek pantheon and renamed the deities instead of replacing them? When the Romans encountered a similar god from another culture, they blended their gods' characteristics with those gods. Before the Romans had conquered the Greeks, the Romans had their gods, rituals, and being polytheistic, which meant they worshiped many gods. With this, they had hoped these deities could influence their lives. It was Greek mythology that influenced Roman ideas about the gods. So, the better question is, what is the real difference between Roman and Greek mythology minus the names and the few myths and minor gods? However, despite the similarities between Roman and Greek mythology, such as gods, origins, and beliefs, it seems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [Show More]

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