Which of the following did not influence greek mythology?

a. the kingdom of Minos
b. knowledge of Egyptian mythology
c. Roman culture
d. Mycenae culture

Only one of these cultures started after Greek culture. Which one?

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To determine which of the options did not influence Greek mythology, we need to examine each choice and its relationship to Greek mythology.

a. The Kingdom of Minos: The Kingdom of Minos refers to the Minoan civilization on the island of Crete, which had a significant impact on Greek history and culture. It is believed to have influenced elements of Greek mythology, such as the story of the Minotaur and the labyrinth. So, the Kingdom of Minos did influence Greek mythology.

b. Knowledge of Egyptian mythology: The ancient Greeks had contact with Egypt, primarily through trade and later conquests by Alexander the Great. It is possible that Greek travelers and scholars acquired knowledge of Egyptian mythology. Therefore, knowledge of Egyptian mythology potentially influenced Greek mythology.

c. Roman culture: The influence of Roman culture on Greek mythology is a bit more complex. When the Romans conquered Greece, they assimilated Greek mythology into their own belief system, adopting Greek gods and goddesses with different names. However, since the question asks about the influence on Greek mythology, the answer would be that Roman culture did not directly influence Greek mythology.

d. Mycenae culture: The Mycenaeans were an ancient civilization that existed in the late Bronze Age in Greece. They predated the classical Greek civilization, and their cultural practices, including religious beliefs and myths, likely influenced later Greek mythology. Therefore, the Mycenae culture did influence Greek mythology.

Based on the analysis above, the correct answer is c. Roman culture, as it did not directly influence Greek mythology, although it did adopt and modify aspects of it.