Did Poseidon rule the sea? Or was it Neptune? Personally I'm more leaning toward Greek mythology but I need to hear you!!
Poll: Roman vs. Greek Mythology
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roman mythology is just greek mythology with different names, so on principle I'd have to say greek
Since the Romans pretty much stole the Greek mythology and made it their own with name changes, I'm going with Greek. Besides, Greek mythology is much more interesting.
The Romans really just borrowed Greek ideals, but I prefer the Roman civilization. I'm in a lazy mood, otherwise I might write why. Shall it suffice to say I felt they were superior in applying the principles they learned?
In any case, the topic is on mythology, not the actual civilizations. I still pick Rome, and astronomers did too, so nyeh!
EDIT: ...the only vote thus far? Go to Pluto.
In any case, the topic is on mythology, not the actual civilizations. I still pick Rome, and astronomers did too, so nyeh!
EDIT: ...the only vote thus far? Go to Pluto.
When the Romans invaded Greece they stole all their Gods and rebranded them, so neither. They're the same human hating bastards with different name badges.
How can Greek mythology be so much more awesome than Roman if it is true as you say, that "Romans pretty much stole the Greek mythology and made it their own with name changes"? Shouldn't they then be exactly the same, not counting the names? =3Fiz_The_Toaster said:
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I've always been a bigger fan of Greek mythology. They're the originators, after all. But I'm a much bigger fan of the Greek civilization, overall- it's always seemed fascinating to me. So I'm probably a bit biased.
I agree that the Greeks have the moral victory, but I'm a sucker for all things Roman, so I've got to go with them; Vulcan is a way cooler name than Hephaestos... And all those errant K's just look unkouth...
The Romans turned the Greek religion into thier own Religion. Mostly by swapping names around and executing anyone who didnt agree with them, like almost every[footnote]The Jews are probably to date the only European religous movement to not use force to gain followers. Not that they havent had thier share of violence.[/footnote] European religion.
the only really roman myths is the Aeneid and Romulus, and even with the Aeneid they steal greek mythology claiming they were originally refugees from Troy
or arguably its degenerationChal said:
As such they are one in the same... the Romans had this Genius plan that when they invaded a country, so that they didn't have religious segregation, they just told the locals that "Hey! Its ok, we actually have the same gods, we just call them something different!"
It wasn't only the Greek Pantheon of Gods that the Romans "Borrowed" (although as Greece was one of their earliest conquests, they make up the majority). Many Persian and Egyption gods got sucked into the polytheistic Empire.
The only problems occured was when they came accross cultures that believed in few or only one god, such as some of the Eastern Religions, or Judaism.
As such I wont vote, as they're the same. I like Greek History and Cultre, but I've studied the Romans much more (what with England once being part of the Empire and all!)
It wasn't only the Greek Pantheon of Gods that the Romans "Borrowed" (although as Greece was one of their earliest conquests, they make up the majority). Many Persian and Egyption gods got sucked into the polytheistic Empire.
The only problems occured was when they came accross cultures that believed in few or only one god, such as some of the Eastern Religions, or Judaism.
As such I wont vote, as they're the same. I like Greek History and Cultre, but I've studied the Romans much more (what with England once being part of the Empire and all!)