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2 days ago · Syncretization with Foreign Gods. As the Roman Empire expanded, it encountered a variety of foreign gods and cults. In many cases, these deities were syncretized with their Roman counterparts. For example: The Egyptian goddess Isis was identified with various Roman goddesses like Fortuna, Ceres, and Venus. Her cult became widely popular in Rome ...
3 days ago · Rome's citizen-soldiers set up altars to multiple deities, including their traditional gods, the Imperial genius and local deities – sometimes with the usefully open-ended dedication to the diis deabusque omnibus (all the gods and goddesses). They also brought Roman "domestic" deities and cult practices with them.
2 days ago · This quiz gives you facts about the gods and goddesses in GreekRoman mythology - but can you guess who they are? - test your knowledge in this quiz! (Author Rachel xx) Fun Trivia
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1 day ago · Hḗrā; Ἥρη, Hḗrē in Ionic and Homeric Greek) is the goddess of marriage, women, and family, and the protector of women during childbirth. In Greek mythology, she is queen of the twelve Olympians and Mount Olympus, sister and wife of Zeus, and daughter of the Titans Cronus and Rhea.
4 days ago · Twelve important gods and goddesses stood at the pinnacle of the Greeks' Mount Olympus. The Romans, too, centered their mythology around 12 very similar gods and goddesses, so many scholars have decided that, upon conquering Greece, the Romans adopted their mythology, renaming the central characters.
2 days ago · Hermes ( / ˈhɜːrmiːz /; Greek: Ἑρμῆς) is an Olympian deity in ancient Greek religion and mythology considered the herald of the gods. He is also widely considered the protector of human heralds, travelers, thieves, [2] merchants, and orators.
5 days ago · FunTrivia, Inc. -. A quick quiz about well known gods and goddesses. - test your knowledge in this quiz! (Author IndianPainter)
