Venus is the goddess of love in ancient Roman mythology

[milan2003_07]

Dear friends!!!

When describing gods and goddesses existing in some mythologies which construction should I use:

1) Venus is the goddess of love in ancient Roman mythology
2) Venus is the goddess of love in the ancient Roman mythology
3) Venus is the goddess of love according to ancient Roman mythology
4) Venus is the goddess of love according to the ancient Roman mythology

Thanks!!!

[bhaisahab]

Dear friends!!!

When describing gods and goddesses existing in some mythologies which construction should I use:

1) Venus is the goddess of love in ancient Roman mythology
2) Venus is the goddess of love in the ancient Roman mythology
3) Venus is the goddess of love according to ancient Roman mythology
4) Venus is the goddess of love according to the ancient Roman mythology

Thanks!!!

I'd use #1. #3 is OK.

[milan2003_07]

I'd use #1. #3 is OK.

Thanks!!! Why is the definite article "the" wrong before "ancient Roman mythology" in both cnstructions?

[milan2003_07]

Please help me with my question.

[Barb_D]

Using "the ancient Roman mythology" implies that there is a modern Roman mythology.