The geography and climate of the Mediterranean region, for example, directly influenced mythology. Most of their gods and goddesses are representations of the active physical elements that made up the local landscape.

many factors, such as elevation, ocean currents, distance from the sea, and prevailing winds, can affect the  climate  of an area. one of the most important things that influences  climate, though, is  latitude. the  latitude  of an area indicates how far it is — north or south — of the  equator.