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Classical antiquity (also called the classical era, classical period, or classical age) is the period of cultural history between the 8th century BC and the 8th century BC. and V d.C. centered on the Mediterranean Sea, comprising the intertwined civilizations of ancient Greece and ancient Rome known as the Greco-Roman world. It is the period when Greek and Roman society flourished and exerted great influence across Europe, North Africa and western Asia. During this period, Greek-Roman mythology was born. The Greeks and Romans built several temples to their gods, places where they performed prayers and rituals, including animal sacrifices. The Greek gods were similar to the Roman gods. But some Roman gods have significant differences from the Greek gods. In Greek religion, names are in Greek. In Roman religion, names are in Latin.