The Romans are known for the great number of deities they honored, a capacity that earned the mockery of early Christian polemicists. The presence of Greeks on the Italian peninsula from the beginning of the historical period influenced Roman culture, introducing some religious practices that became as fundamental as the cult of Apollo. The Romans looked for common ground between their major gods and those of the Greeks (interpretatio graeca), adapting Greek myths and iconography for Latin literature and Roman art. Etruscan religion was also a major influence, particularly on the practice of augury. COUNT 5
QSN1 How deities did the Romans have? ANS1 great number QSN2 What group was an influence to Roman culture? ANS2 Greeks QSN3 What sort  of practices did the Greeks offer to Rome's culture? ANS3 religious QSN4 What myths did the Romans adapt to their needs? ANS4 Greek QSN5 What religion influenced augury for the Romans? ANS5 Etruscan