... India and Persia and became very popular amongst soldiers because it offered life after death. It stated all men are equal, although women could not join the cult. Epona, the Celtic goddess of horses, her cult spread through many soldiers. Cybele an important foreign goddess, also known as the great mother. She ruled fertility, healing and nature and was very popular ... with women. Greek mythology, Romans were attracted to Greek mythology and adopted different gods and ceremonies. Matching Roman and Greek gods formed the basis of the State religion. From the Etruscans they adopted Cere...

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Although this is my introduction to Greek history and mythology, with the exception of a few television shows, the goddess Athena has probably made the biggest impression on me. She is all the things any woman would want to be, intelligent, ... wanted and attempts were made to "take" her. Maybe she didn't think anyone was good enough for her. I appreciate the qualities portrayed in her character. Mythography, Exploring Greek, Roman, and Celtic Myth and Art, ...

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