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Who was the Roman equivalent for Greek god?
Greek and Roman Gods
| Greek Name | Roman Name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Zeus | Jupiter | King of the Gods |
| Hera | Juno | Goddess of Marriage |
| Poseidon | Neptune | God of the Sea |
| Cronus | Saturn | Youngest son of Uranus, Father of Zeus |
What are the Roman equivalents of the Greek Olympian gods and goddesses?
Greek and Roman Mythology Names
| Greek Name | Roman Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Apollo | Apollo | God of Music and Medicine |
| Athena | Minerva | Goddess of Wisdom |
| Artemis | Diana | Goddess of the Hunt |
| Ares | Mars | God of War |
Who are the 12 major Roman gods their Greek equivalents?
The Gods: Greek Name / Roman Name
- Zeus / Jupiter.
- Hera / Juno.
- Poseidon / Neptune.
- Athena / Minerva.
- Ares / Mars.
- Aphrodite / Venus.
- Apollo / Apollo.
- Artemis / Diana.
What is Roman equivalent?
Greco-Roman equivalents
| Greek | Greek (Romanized) | Roman (Anglicized) |
|---|---|---|
| Ἀφροδίτη | Aphrodite | Venus |
| Ἀπόλλων (Apollōn) | Apollo | |
| Ἄρης | Ares | Mars |
| Ἄρτεμις | Artemis | Diana |
What is the Roman name for Demeter?
goddess Ceres
Demeter was often considered to be the same figure as the Anatolian goddess Cybele, and she was identified with the Roman goddess Ceres.
Who are the 12 Roman gods and goddesses?
Jupiter (Zeus)
What was Ares the god of?
Ares is the god of war, one of the Twelve Olympian gods and the son of Zeus and Hera.
What are some myths about Ares?
Although Ares was not a major figure in Greek mythology , some stories tell of his love affairs with the goddess Aphrodite* and with human women. Some of his sons became kings, warriors, and in one case a bandit. In one myth Poseidon’s* son raped a daughter of Ares, and Ares struck the youth dead.
What are some interesting facts about Ares?
Facts About Ares. Ares is a bearded and good looking god when he was in his prime. He was always portrayed as a very handsome young man. He holds a spear and has vultures and dogs in his company. Some of his positive qualities are decisiveness and fearlessness. He is very determined and makes extremely strong decision.