Most Roman gods were birthed from a Greek counter part. The Roman god Jupiter is the god of all gods and is a reflection of the Greek god Zeus. Roman Venus and Greek Aphrodite are the goddess of love and beauty. Roman Neptune and Greek Poseidon are the god of the sea.

Sometimes, however, the two counterparts can slightly differ. Roman Pluto and Greek Hades are both the god of the underworld, but Pluto also has an associate with wealth. The Romans actively worshipped Pluto and had temples in his honor, while the Greeks seemed to have a respectful fear of Hades. They were content not trying to get his attention.