is latin closer to roman or greek???

roman.

awesome. thanks :)

so did the greek have poetry like the romans did?? (in the mythology days i mean)

Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Here is a bit more about the family of languages:

http://concise.britannica.com/ebc/article-9369801/Latin

Yes, absolutely. Check out this site about ancient Greek poetry.

http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/sirrobhitch.suffolk/Portland%20State%20University%20Greek%20Civilization%20Home%20Page%20v2/docs/8/poetry.htm