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Are the Hindu gods the same as the Greek gods?
The basic difference is that Hindu Gods appear to inhabit some particular world that is not the Earth. Only God Shiv lives in the Himalayas with his Goddess Shakti. Indra, the king of the Hindu Gods has his court and palace somewhere in space. In contrast Greek gods appear to live on earth itself occupying mountains.
What came first Greek mythology or Hinduism?
If you’re comparing only among the both, then Greek/Hellenistic/Mycenaean(2000BC) is the correct answer. But overall, Sumerian/Mesopotamian religion is the first, which originated around 4,500 BC, and Hinduism around 1500BC, which was in a primitive form.
Is Hercules and Krishna same?
Heracles and Krishna However, Krishna in Megasthenes’ account is addressed as the Greek half-god, Heracles. Scholars have deciphered Megasthenes’ reference to Heracles as “Hari-kula-es”, meaning the clan of Hari, thus associating it to the clan of Krishna.
Who is Zeus in Hinduism?
In Indo-European cultures, the thunder god is frequently known as the chief or King of the Gods, e.g. Indra in Hinduism, Zeus in Greek mythology, and Perun in ancient Slavic religion.
What are the similarities between Greek mythology and Indian mythology?
Greek and Indian Mythology are two of the oldest mythologies known to man. Although both of these mythologies have no established connection with each other, yet they share some striking similarities. Here are some interesting things that you will find common in both these mythologies.
What is the meaning of Hindu mythology?
Hindu mythology is a body of myths found in Hindu texts such as the Vedic literature, epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana, the Puranas, and regional literature like the Tamil Periya Puranam and Naalayira Divya Prabandham, and the Mangal Kavya of Bengal.
Where can I find Hindu mythology in the world?
Hindu mythology is also found in widely translated popular texts such as the fables of the Panchatantra and the Hitopadesha, as well as in Southeast Asian texts. This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it.
Is there a Holy Trinity in Greek and Indian mythology?
The presence of a kind of a holy trinity can be found in both of these mythologies. In Indian Mythology, in spite of all the other Gods, Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheshwar are considered to the three most important Gods. Same way, in the Greek mythology, you have Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon who respectively rule the heavens, the underworld, and the seas.