In some ways, the answer is yes. The supernatural beings that are commonly described as "gods" in the pre-conversion pantheon of Scandinavia had, in many cases, analogies/parallels to be found among the Greek and Roman supernatural beings. The parallels shared by these three groups were presumably because of a prehistoric diffusion of beliefs.

Parallels in the Greek and Roman world were reinforced after the two cultures began to exchange traditions because the parallels begged comparisons, and this resulted in a certain amount of cross fertilization. This was less the case with the pre-conversion Scandinavian pantheon, where parallels are more likely to reflect the shared prehistoric common origin of the belief system that diffused through much of Europe.