Zeus and Jupiter: fathers of gods and men, architects and demolishers of the universe, legendary mythical gods immortalized by time through literature and legends. The Greek and Roman mythological gods, both symbolized by the eagle, prefer to strike with lightning and are indistinguishable in appearance from one another. Although Greek mythology is similar to Roman mythology, ancient Greek values ​​are richer in creativity and philosophical value than ancient Roman values. However, without the Roman preservation of Greek mythology, who knows if Greek mythology would have had the historical significance that it has today. The mythology of the Greeks and Romans cannot be separated from their history and culture unless a line is drawn between their two very different values. Greek mythology is older and relies heavily on depicting individual human flaws and weaknesses, such as pride, through the clash of gods. with epic heroes. Instead of worshiping the gods, the Greeks sought inspiration from the values ​​set forth in the stories of the gods or epic heroes. The core Greek values ​​taught in these stories are hospitality, intelligence, and virtue. Roman mythology, however, is mostly made up of recycled ancestral tribal mythologies and the hierarchical structure of Greek deities (roles of the gods). At the heart of Roman values ​​are more military values ​​like discipline, bravery and politics (Berens, 53-59). Greek and Roman mythologies integrate and reflect the culture and origins of each people: when the Greeks first settled in Italy, they found in the country they colonized a mythology belonging to the Celtic inhabitants which, according to the Greek custom of paying homage to all. gods, known or unknown, they readily adopted them, selecting a... middle of paper ...... qualities affecting the values ​​of both cultures. Although Roman values ​​are less thoughtful and artistically refined, Greek mythology would not exist today as we know it, without the preservation of the Romans through assimilation into their own culture. This essay would not even have been written without the Romans' use of the Greek alphabet to create Latin, which later became English. Works Cited Berens, E. The Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome: A Handbook of Mythology. 1880. Bremen, Germany: Das Press, 2011. Print. The Holy Bible. King James version. Proverbs 21:02. Philadelphia: The National Publishing Company, 1997. Department of Print History. “Roman Culture and the Aeneid.” Grand Valley State University, nd web. November 29, 2013. Watkins, Thayer. “The origins of the Etruscans”. Jose State University (2012): 1-3. Internet. November 25 2013.