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Who are some of the best Greek or Roman gods to research?

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The Greek and Roman Gods worshipped by the two nations had similar roles and duties. However, their names were different. The religion of the Romans differed in some respects from that of the Greeks, inasmuch as it was emphatically a state religion. It was more of a ritual and a ceremony. read more

The main variation is that the Roman myths is based on the use of humans becoming gods, while in Greek mythology, it is based on the establishment of gods in their own society and group, which was superior to humans in Greek societies. read more

If you would like to see this site's entire list of deities, see Gods/Goddesses Index, but if you would just like to have more information on a given major (and a few minor) Greek and Roman gods, click on the names below. For a more complete listing of Roman gods, see Roman Gods and Goddesses. read more

Securitas, goddess of security, especially the security of the Roman empire. Silvanus, god of woodlands and forests. Sol Invictus, sun god. Somnus, god of sleep; equates with the Greek Hypnos. Soranus, a god later subsumed by Apollo in the form Apollo Soranus. Sors, god of luck. Spes, goddess of hope. Stata Mater, goddess who protected against fires. read more

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