1. how important were the gods and goddesses to mythological beliefs? 2. how do the mythological themes in mythology differ among belief systems? 3. what are the similar characteristics of the various gods and goddesses? 4. how did mythological beliefs shape culture? 5. do structures reflect mythological beliefs?

#1. The gods and goddesses are important in the peoples life in the Greek in the ancient times because they practice it as part of their natures and everyday basis. 
#2. I think its about the symbolism that the mythology use that would represent gods and goddesses.
#3. The similarities of them is that they are classified according to their father or their origin and also they are more powerful if people are always pray their names.
#4. By means of using them in their culture and make them one of their everyday lives.
#5. Yes, people builds temples and churches depends on the god and godesses that they worship.