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Mythological figures similar to Jesus
From ancient Egypt to Greek and Roman deities
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Believe it or not, the story of Jesus Christ has a lot of similarities with mythological figures that predate him. Common elements can be traced back as far as ancient Egypt and their gods. The books of the New Testament were written sometime between 50 and 100 CE, and many of the mythological figures in this gallery were around long before. That's not to say that one invalidates the other, however. Indeed, it is truly fascinating that there are so many common elements in these ancient narratives.
Click through the following gallery and discover the mythological figures similar to Jesus.
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