Which of these CORRECTLY identifies the equivalent god in Greek and Roman societies? A)
Apollo/Jupiter
B)
Ares/Mars
Hades/Mercury
D)
Hermes/Pluto

B) Ares/Mars

Explanation:

Ares is known as the god of War in Greek societies and Mars is also known as the God of War in Roman Societies.

A is wrong because Apollo was the god of archery, music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and diseases, the Sun and light, poetry, and more. While Jupiter is known as the god of sky and thunder and king of the gods, so Jupiter's equivalent would be Zeus.C is wrong because Hades is known as the god of the underworld and Mercury was the God of translators and interpreters. Hades equivalent would be Pluto.D is wrong because Hermes is known as the emissary and messenger of the gods, the herald of the gods. While Pulto is known as the God of   the underworld. Pluto's equivalent would be Hades.

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