This document provides a table comparing Greek and Roman gods, listing their names in each tradition and their domains of rule. It shows that many Greek gods have direct counterparts in Roman mythology with parallel roles and functions. Key gods listed include Zeus/Jupiter as king, Hera/Juno as queen, Hermes/Mercury as messenger, and gods of the sea, fire, wine, wisdom, hunting, harvest, sun, war, and underworld.

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4. Greek God
Roman God
God of:
Zeus
Jupiter
King of gods
Hera
Juno
Queen of gods
Hermes
Mercury
Messenger of gods
Poseidon
Neptune
God of the Sea
Hephaestus
Vulcan
God of fire and the forge
Dionysus
Bacchus
God of wine
Athena
Minerva
Goddess of wisdom
Artemis
Diana
Goddess of the hunt
Demeter
Ceres
Goddess of the harvest
Apollo
Phoebus Apollo
God of the sun
Ares
Mars
God of war
Hades
Pluto
God of the underworld