In Greek mythology, Zeus (Jupiter in Latin) was the supreme deity who was linked to thunder, lightning, and the sky. Jupiter, the Roman version of Zeus, was revered as the deity of the sky and thunder and was also regarded as the monarch of the gods. He was also related to the Roman government and its rules.
According to Greek mythology, Aphrodite was the goddess of love, beauty, and procreation (Venus in Latin). In Roman mythology, she was worshiped under the name Venus, where she had comparable roles as the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. The Romans worshiped Venus as the patron goddess of horticulture, prostitution, and the arts.
The Greek god of battle, Ares (Mars in Roman culture), was renowned for his ruthlessness and bloodlust.
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She was known as Ceres in Roman religion, where she had similar associations with agriculture, grain, and fertility. As a protector goddess of mothers and fertility, Ceres was highly revered.
Although these gods and goddesses had many commonalities between Greek and Roman faiths, there were also significant changes in how they were worshiped and their roles in mythology. Greek mythology highlighted the significance of good actions done by people on Earth. In this regard, Roman mythology was distinct. Since Roman mythology believed in a hereafter, it did not place a premium on the deeds of mortal heroes during their earthly lives. The last contrast between Greek and Roman mythology is how mortals in each historical period see mortals.
Deities were seen as unachievable beings in Greek society. This implies that mortals will never be able to attain deity status and join the ranks of the gods they love. Instead, they would have to perform good on Earth in order to gain the gods' favor during their time on Earth. Roman culture was distinct. The Romans thought that men should strive to emulate the gods they revered. Part of the reason is that they looked to the Roman gods and goddesses for guidance on how to live a good life. The second reason is that they believed in a hereafter that they would achieve once their earthly lives were