Re: Basant and Greek Mythology
After the death of Alexander, his empire was sliced by his generals with Seluvus Nikatore taking the eastern regions , including Bactria. A Greeko-Bactrian Kingdom was established north of Hindukush that extended to Peshawar Valley. When Selucus tried to take India, a war resulted between him and Santa Cottus (Chandar Gupta). Ultimately, a truce was signed and Selucus gave up Peshawar Valley in exchange for 500 elephants. The Greeko-Batrian Kingdom lasted for almost 2 or 3 centuries (from 300 BCE to 1 BCE). It was destryoed by the invasions of Sakas, Kushans, and White Huns.
It was this period that Greeks influenced art and culture in India more profoundly. The Bhudist sculpting has Greek influences.
Nevertheless, Hindustani and Greek civilizations were in contact before Alexander's expedition to Hindustan. As for the common pagan influences, they are not confined to a particular land or time.