The gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece lived on Mount Olympus, which is a hill that can be viewed from the city of Athens. Those gods and goddesses were all too human. Vain and selfish in the extreme they sought after power, luxury, and wealth. They can be compared to modern day capitalists, who install themselves in luxurious citadels, and from there issue edicts, proclamations and prognostications. They are similar in a sense to a modern day G8 summit. Their personal lives when examined closely are very human and far from godly. The ancient Greek gods and goddesses were infamous for their arrogance toward mere mortals. The origins of these god/men are related in the Biblical book of Genesis 6.2. At that point in human history, some people took over and became rulers over the human population. The Greek gods and goddesses similarities to modern day Politicians, Bankers, and Religious leaders are striking.
The gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece lived on Mount Olympus, which is a hill that can be viewed from the city of Athens. Those gods and goddesses were all too human. Vain and selfish in the extreme they sought after power, luxury, and wealth. They can be compared to modern day capitalists, who install themselves in luxurious citadels, and from there issue edicts, proclamations and prognostications. They are similar in a sense to a modern day G8 summit. Their personal lives when examined closely are very human and far from godly. The ancient Greek gods and goddesses were infamous for their arrogance toward mere mortals. The origins of these god/men are related in the Biblical book of Genesis 6.2. At that point in human history, some people took over and became rulers over the human population. The Greek gods and goddesses similarities to modern day Politicians, Bankers, and Religious leaders are striking.
They put many on Mount Olympus. But there were many scattered around doing their special jobs. Then there were the hero-ancestors and the household gods belonging to individual families. Basically, they were like humans because that is how humankind has created gods. It was a case of not 'god created man in his own image' but 'man created god in his own image', which also applies today.
For the ancient Greeks religion was not separate from culture or reality. They found the god and goddesses in their experience and adjusted their lives to the demands of the deities. All public and private events involved the deities because their favor was sought. The ancient Greeks felt that if they were moral and just that the deities would reward them.
They were important because they told them how to go about their lives
The plays were a celebration to the gods. The gods were given due deference and sacrifice.
The Egyptians did not believe themselves to be gods or goddesses while living; they believed in gods and goddesses throughout their lives and certain famed persons were believed to become gods or goddesses.
The ancient Greeks invented many items which impacted our lives (such as founding the Olympic Games)
The Ancient Greeks put stock in various divine beings and goddesses. The Greeks accepted that these divine beings and goddesses controlled everything in their lives and the climate. There was a divine being for each part of their lives. So god is a great being. One who loves a man in spite of his faults and always does good to his people, which is why the Greeks believed that their god would help them even when they were angry.
For the ancient Greeks religion was not separate from culture or reality. They found the god and goddesses in their experience and adjusted their lives to the demands of the deities. All public and private events involved the deities because their favor was sought. The ancient Greeks felt that if they were moral and just that the deities would reward them.
Their lives were stupidly sexual
tough and happy
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They were important because they told them how to go about their lives
The plays were a celebration to the gods. The gods were given due deference and sacrifice.
The Egyptians did not believe themselves to be gods or goddesses while living; they believed in gods and goddesses throughout their lives and certain famed persons were believed to become gods or goddesses.
Greeks not only believed in astrology they used it in their daily lives. The Greeks are credited with creating personal astrological charts.
As of now, it is challenging to determine the exact number of Greeks who believe in mythology as beliefs can vary greatly among individuals. While some Greeks may view mythology as part of their cultural heritage and folklore, the level of belief in the gods and stories of mythology may not be the same for everyone.
Hundreds, each one related to a different aspect of their ancient lives.
The ancient Greeks invented many items which impacted our lives (such as founding the Olympic Games)