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Why did people make temples of gods in ancient Greece?

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What was the center of religious life in ancient Greece?

The temples of the gods, and particularly the patron god of the city-state.


What is a building that people worship in Greece?

People in Greece do not worship buildings; they either worship divinities or are atheists. Historically, Greeks used to worship divinities in temples devoted to particular gods. Today, Greeks are overwhelmingly Christian (the Greek Orthodox Church) and pray in churches.


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the Egyptians built temples and put pictures of their ears meaning that they were listing to the ancient gods.


What did the Greek temples represent?

Ancient Greek temples represent Greece's respect, compassion and loyalty of the gods. Also it represented the importance of balance and order and the idea of beauty.


How were the gods of ancient Greece different from the gods of ancient Egypt?

Different powers, names, and people that believed in them. :)


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People in Ancient Greece sacrificed animals to Zeus because they wanted to favor the gods so the gods would favor them


What theaters of ancient Greece were temples of this god?

You have not mentioned which god. Theatrical performances were don in honour of the gods but in special theatres, not temples which each were the residences of a particular god.


Where was Hades honored in Greece?

Greece as a region worshiped Hades among other gods and goddesses, this was done by all ancient people of that area including Athens; in a few places his temples survive because they were so widespread.


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There were 37 gods & goddesses in Ancient Greece


Where do people worship their gods in ancient Egypt?

At home, in prayer, at shrines and temples- with monuments.


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