WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Apollo is the only god in the classical pantheon to share the same name in both Greek and Roman traditions. The twin brother of Artemis – or Diana – Apollo has many associations including the sun, music, archery, prophecy and healing.

Detailed explanation-2: -Greek and Roman mythology share many of the same gods and goddesses in their stories, but most often the names are different. It can be difficult to keep straight who is who when referring to them with either their Greek or Roman name.

Detailed explanation-3: -Due to the presence of Greek colonies on the Lower Peninsula, the Romans adopted many of the Greek gods as their own. Religion and myth became one. Under this Greek influence, the Roman gods became more anthropomorphic – with the human characteristics of jealousy, love, hate, etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -Greek mythology emphasized the importance of good deeds mortals performed on earth. Roman mythology was different in this way. Roman mythology did not put emphasis on the works of mortal heroes in regards to their life on earth because Roman mythology believed in an afterlife.