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Greco-Roman religion

Greco-Roman religion refers to the spiritual beliefs and practices of ancient Greece and Rome, emphasizing a pantheon of gods like Zeus, Athena, Jupiter, and Apollo. These deities were believed to influence natural phenomena and human affairs, inspiring rituals, festivals, and sacrifices to seek favor or appease divine powers. The cultures shared myths and religious ideas, integrating gods into their daily lives, politics, and arts. While distinct in details, Greco-Roman religion shaped Western religious and philosophical traditions and was polytheistic, with a complex system of myths, rituals, and moral teachings centered around their divine pantheon.