The gods in Greek, Roman and Turkish mythologies (The similarities and differences)

Mythology appears to be a concept which has always been present in our lives from past to present. Every community has their unique myths which they have created and believe. Such myths have passed down from generation to generation through verbal and written sources. This thesis, titled "The Gods in Greek, Roman and Turkish Mythologies (The Similarities and Differences)" is based on "12 Olympus Gods" in Greek Mythology and examines those Gods in terms of their functions by comparing their similarities and differences to the Gods in Turkish Mythology. The thesis scrutinizes the definition of myth and mythology, creation myths of different communities, Greek, Roman and Turkish mythologies and gods, private lives and physical properties of the gods. Accordingly, it is found that Greek and Roman gods are also present in Turkish mythology and the thesis inquires their correspondence in Turkish mythology based on their characteristics. Although the mythologies of the nations living in different geographies are based on different cultures, it was revealed through a text-oriented inquiry that their gods had similar duties. It was also inquired whether gods in Greek, Roman and Turkish mythologies have more human or spiritual characteristics. As a result of literature review, it is found that the gods in Greek, Roman and Turkish mythologies have similar and different characteristics, however it is also seen that Greek and Roman gods have more human characteristics while Turkish gods are more spiritual gods.