Russian Mythology Vs Greek Mythology

Originating from the same hearth, Russian mythology and Greek mythology have so many similarities caused by being in the same cultural tree. The few differences are from the branches splitting off. Although ancient Russia and ancient Greece are thousand years apart from each other, Russian mythology and Greek mythology almost mirror reflect each other in the values the gods represent, the traits the heroes possess, and the notions the myths contribute to modern times, just like a pair of “fraternal twins.”
Starting from the tip of the pyramid, the gods and goddesses portrayed parallel values. The main purpose of the ancients creating myths is to explain the existence of natural phenomena and the deities are put in charge of these mystical domains. It is not difficult to line up the counterparts between Russian gods and Greek gods based on the domains they rule. In Russian mythology, the chief god of the Russians gods
Many idioms used today come from the characters and events in both myths. “Svyatogor with the mountains” is used to depict Christianity taking over Russia and the pagan religion disappearing: “The identification of Svyatogor with the mountains means that he can also be seen as an embodiment of natural, elemental forces from Russia's pagan past -- forces that have no place in the newly -- Christianized land depicted in the epics” (McCannon par. 1). Svyatogor was once the best hero in Russian mythology, but now he is fading away from people’s memories just as how this phrase means “those that are forgotten” The Greek mythology literature has been translated into many major languages since the Renaissance. Russian idioms are more familiar within Slavic society, while Greek idioms are used around the world today. For example, “Achilles’ heel” is another way to say a person’s weakness, and “Beware of Greeks bearing gifts” or “Trojan Horse” is another way to warn people to be