Mythology Notes Greek vs. Roman Gods

General Greek and Roman gods were referred to as “Immortals” – a reference to the fact that they lived forever. Immortals could be deceived or defeated even by mortals. Immortals were open to the same vices as humans – greed, lust, hatred, love, joy and sadness. Immortals in Greek and Roman culture were the same ones just with different names.

Greek vs. Roman Names Greek Name Description Roman Name

Greek vs. Roman Names Greek Name Description Roman Name Aphrodite Goddess of Love Roman Name Venus

Greek vs. Roman Names Greek Name Description Roman Name Aphrodite Apollon Description Goddess of Love God of the Sun Roman Name Venus Apollo

Greek vs. Roman Names Greek Name Description Roman Name Aphrodite Apollon Description Goddess of Love God of the Sun Roman Name Venus Apollo Ares God of War Mars

Greek vs. Roman Names Greek Name Description Roman Name Aphrodite Apollon Description Goddess of Love God of the Sun Roman Name Venus Apollo Ares Artemis God of War Goddess of Nature Mars Diana

Greek vs. Roman Names Greek Name Description Roman Name Athena Goddess of Wisdom Roman Name Minerva

Greek vs. Roman Names Greek Name Description Roman Name Athena Demeter Goddess of Wisdom Goddess of Harvest Roman Name Minerva Ceres

Greek vs. Roman Names Greek Name Description Roman Name Athena Demeter Goddess of Wisdom Goddess of Harvest Roman Name Minerva Ceres Eros God of Love Cupid

Greek vs. Roman Names Greek Name Description Roman Name Athena Demeter Goddess of Wisdom Goddess of Harvest Roman Name Minerva Ceres Eros Hades God of Love Lord of Underworld Cupid Pluto

Greek vs. Roman Names Greek Name Description Roman Name Hera Zeus’ Wife Roman Name Juno

Greek vs. Roman Names Greek Name Description Roman Name Hera Hermes Zeus’ Wife Messenger of Gods Roman Name Juno Mercury

Greek vs. Roman Names Greek Name Description Roman Name Hera Hermes Zeus’ Wife Messenger of Gods Roman Name Juno Mercury Kronos Father of Zeus Saturn

Greek vs. Roman Names Greek Name Description Roman Name Hera Hermes Zeus’ Wife Messenger of Gods Roman Name Juno Mercury Kronos Persephone Father of Zeus Demeter’s Daughter Saturn Proserpina

Greek vs. Roman Names Greek Name Description Roman Name Poseidon Lord of the Sea Roman Name Neptune

Greek vs. Roman Names Greek Name Description Roman Name Poseidon Zeus Lord of the Sea Ruler of the Gods Roman Name Neptune Jupiter