All sorts of religions flourished in the Roman world. In Rome itself there were temples and altars all over the city, notably to the traditional Roman gods and goddesses, such as Jupiter, Mercury and Diana (who were identified with the Greek gods Zeus, Hermes and Artemis, respectively). Across the Empire there were local gods, as well as cults with their own myths and religious practices. Temples were important, not just for religious reasons, but also as meeting places, especially at festival times when all sorts would enjoy convivial eating and drinking.