Tag: Greek mythology

  • Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses

    Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses

    There are many theories and reasons behind the birth of civilisations. Mythology plays a vital role in making that civilisation concrete. It contains many legends, tales, folklore, heroes, and more. Any civilisation originated long ago with the ancient people trying to bring humanity to the next level.

    The word civilisation comes from the Latin “civitas” or “city”. The first four civilisations built were the Mesopotamians, Egyptians, the Indus Valley, and the Chinese.

    All such societies have mythologies about their culture, love for nature, honour, and devotion to their creators or gods. Such honour can still be seen in the beautiful monuments, temples, historical buildings, cathedrals and even some local buildings. They remind the people of ancient Greece, Rome, and other religious deities and Gods to teach them their culture, their relationship with the gods, their ancestral worship, the balance between good and evil, their respect and fears towards others creations, and the afterlife.

    Thus, many mythologies were created, combining facts and stories. When people think of mythology, they are usually reminded of Greek and Roman mythology, known for its grandeur and knots. Zeus, Hercules, Athena, and Poseidon are a few well-known names associated with such legendary myths. Several movies represent these characters, including Hercules and Clash of the Titans.

    The following are the Gods, Goddesses, heroes that are equivalent on both countries.

    Chaos was the origin of the cosmos and time according to the Greek mythology.

    UranusUranusFather of the Titans  
    ZeusJupiterKing of Gods  
    HeraJuno  Goddess of Marriage
    PoseidonNeptuneGod of the Sea  
    CronusSaturnYoungest son of Uranus; Father of Zeus  
    AphroditeVenusGoddess of love  
    HadesPlutoGod of the Underworld  
    AresMarsGod of War  
    EosAurora  Goddess of the Dawn
    HeraclesHerculesSon of Zeus  
    OdysseusUlyssesGreek and Roman Hero  
    SeleneLuna.Goddess of the Moon  
    GaiaTerraGoddess of Earth  
    ErosCupid  God of love
    PanFaun  God of Shepherds
    HeliosSol  The Sun God
    HephaestusVulcanGod of the Forge and  Sculpture
    DemeterCeres  Goddess of the Harvest
    NikeVictoria  Goddess of Victory
    RheaOps  Mother of Zeus
    Hypnos / HypnusSomnus  God of Sleep
    Nyx   Goddess of Night / Mother of Hypnos
    Erebus   God of Darkness