Etruscan Religion

The Ancient Civilization of Etruria is one which is very mysterious. No theory is universally accepted as to the origins of Etruscan civilization, however there are many to choose from (Bloch, 51). One theory accepted by some is that of a famine which struck Lydia and forced some of the inhabitants to leave (Bloch, 51). Those who left built ships and sailed to the land of Umbria, and changed there names to honour the King who had …

…the similarity between the layout of tomb types and house plans" (Barker, 234). In conclusion, much of Etruscan civilization is a intriguing mystery, as their exact orgins cannot be pinpointed. However great similarity between the ancient Greeks and the Etruscans can be noted so it can be deduced that the Greeks had some sort of impact on Etruscan civilization. This similarity can mostly be seen in the religion, mainly with the gods which the Etruscans worshipped.