Romans Borrowed Gods From Other Cultures
As the Romans expanded their empire, they were also known for adopting cultural practices they encountered along the way. One of the most common was assimilating and incorporating gods and goddesses from other cultures into their own religious practices. Roman soldiers would pray to the respective city’s god, inviting them to join the festivities in Rome once the area was conquered.
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This process, known as “syncretism”, allowed them to adapt and adopt new beliefs and deities as they encountered them. For example, the Roman god Mithras, associated with Persian mythology, soon became popular among Roman soldiers.
