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=They believed in gods and goddesses because when crazy stuff would happen, like a volcanoe erupting, they needed answers, so around 1600 b.c. they gathered mythology from around the world and created the greek mythology. Mythology gave them something to worship, and they had questions like why did Spiders spin webs and why do tsunami's occur. This was their life until science discovered the sun was no charriot ridden by Apollo, and Artemis did not shoot out bows of light at night. Volcanoes were not a snake throwing a tempertantrum and shooting out smokes of light. Science did ruin their beliefs, but it sure did give some interesting stories to tell.=
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∙ 13y agoWell myths are believed by the people speaking them and made up to explain some purpose to the world. This means some people might still believe in that or some people like to learn about them because they are interested in why these gods and goddesses were there and their special 'powers'.
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∙ 8y agoMany people still believe in the Greek gods and goddesses.. The Greek government is pressing these people by forbidding them from practicing their faith at culturally significant temples and ruins.Their reasons for their belief are the same as those of any theist believing in any deity and just as justified.
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∙ 13y agoBecause the Greeks are considered to be the most "modern" of ancient Western culture.
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∙ 13y agoBecause it makes so much more sense.
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Are there people who still believe in the Greek gods?
Yes. Many people believe in Greek Gods/Goddesses. I believe in them.
Do you believe in the Greek and Roman gods and goddesses?
no
Did greek gods and goddesses do the same thing as the people that weren't greek gods and goddesses?
no they had special powers
What were the greek gods and goddesses?
Greek gods and goddesses were people which each had their own capabilities ( Ex: Zeus had the power of the lightning bolt.)
Did the Greek believe in the God of the Bible?
No they believed in their 12 gods and goddesses
Are the 12 Olympian gods and goddesses alive?
Yes, some people do still believe in the Greek Gods, although their worship is not as widespread as it once was.
Why do modern people believe in greek gods and goddesses?
One possible answer could be because of Christianity. Jesus is said to have delivered the people from Hades to heaven. So in theory if you're a Christian you believe that the Greek Gods were real.
What purpose and meaning did these myths about gods and goddesses have for the ancient greek gods?
it gave them something to believe in
What did greek gods and goddesses drink?
Greek gods, and goddesses drank wine.
How did greek gods and goddesses become gods and goddesses?
It's impossible for a mortal to become a God
Did both Athens and Sparta believe in the ancient Greek gods and goddesses?
Yes
Is there more than 11 greek gods and goddesses?
There are twelve main gods and goddesses(the Olympians), but there are lots of other minor gods and goddesses in Greek mythology.
