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It was convenient to have separate gods for separate activities to turn to for help.. So-called monotheistic religions still have multiple gods with different responsibilities, they just call them saints, prophets, devils etc but treat them as minor gods with different areas of patronage/responsibilities.
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∙ 16y agoPolythism was not unique to the Greeks and can be found throughout the world. The belief in specialized gods or independent dieties existed in ancient Egypt and other cultures.
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∙ 13y agoBecause they're greedy and cant make up their mind who they worship. - Not really... I dont thinkx
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∙ 12y agoThere were so many greek gods because they goverened every single major part of natural occurring events on the earth. (This is what the ancient Greeks thought)
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∙ 12y agoThe Greeks had gods to answer all the unexplained things in the world. An example is earthquakes.
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∙ 15y agothat is like asking why do some people have so many family. all the greek gods are related in some way or another. they are family.
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∙ 14y agoMany religions have had many gods.
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How many known Greek gods and goddesses are there?
A lot. The Greeks worship many gods and goddesses so you can't find the exact number. There are many major and minor Greek gods and goddesses. You have to be more specific, how many Greek major gods or how many minor gods.
How would you say many gods in greek?
The chief gods of Greek mythology were commonly referred to as the Pantheon.πολλούς θεούςthis is the way to write 'many gods' in greek.
How were the Greek gods related to the Greeks?
Greek gods were imagined by the Greeks, so they are related by that.
What are all the gods in greek and roman mythology?
There are so many gods in Greek Mythology!I'll start off with the obvious gods:ZeusPoseidonHadesAthenaApolloAphroditeHestiaHermesArtemisAresDionysusDemeterHephaestusHeraHere are the other gods:ErosHebeAsclepiusPanPersephoneHeracles/HerculesAeolusAmphitriteAnemoiAuraBiaCirceKratosDeimosDioneEileithyiaEnyoEosErisGanymedGracesHarmoniaHecateHoraeHypnosIrisLetoMoiraeMorpheusMusesNemesisNikeNyxPaeonPerseusPhobosSeleneStyxThanatosTritonTycheZelus
Why are there so many greek goddesses?
because the Greeks were polytheistic which means they believed in many gods. they also didnt believe that all gods were male, so they have a lot of goddesses to go along with all the gods
How many known Greek gods and goddesses are there?
A lot. The Greeks worship many gods and goddesses so you can't find the exact number. There are many major and minor Greek gods and goddesses. You have to be more specific, how many Greek major gods or how many minor gods.
How would you say many gods in greek?
The chief gods of Greek mythology were commonly referred to as the Pantheon.πολλούς θεούςthis is the way to write 'many gods' in greek.
How many Greek gods were there and who was the leader?
there were 12 Greek gods and zuis was the leader
How were the Greek gods related to the Greeks?
Greek gods were imagined by the Greeks, so they are related by that.
What are all the gods in greek and roman mythology?
There are so many gods in Greek Mythology!I'll start off with the obvious gods:ZeusPoseidonHadesAthenaApolloAphroditeHestiaHermesArtemisAresDionysusDemeterHephaestusHeraHere are the other gods:ErosHebeAsclepiusPanPersephoneHeracles/HerculesAeolusAmphitriteAnemoiAuraBiaCirceKratosDeimosDioneEileithyiaEnyoEosErisGanymedGracesHarmoniaHecateHoraeHypnosIrisLetoMoiraeMorpheusMusesNemesisNikeNyxPaeonPerseusPhobosSeleneStyxThanatosTritonTycheZelus
Who was the goddess of Greece?
There are many Greek gods, such as zues, Athena, posedion, and so on.
Are there people who still believe in the Greek gods?
Yes. Many people believe in Greek Gods/Goddesses. I believe in them.
Why did they name cars after Greek gods?
They have named cars after practically everything, so Greek gods is not surprising.
How many tricksters are there in greek mythology if so who were they?
I would say Hermes is the most tricksterish of the Greek Gods but others have their moments.
How many major greek gods were there and who was the leader?
12 gods
How did the Greek gods impact Greek law?
Yes, very much so, as to cross Greek gods was believed to earn the ire of the goddesses and gods who had given that law to mankind.
Why was the Titanomachy fought?
So the greek gods could rule. The greek gods fought the titans to gain control and won. The greek gods then ruled. The titans went to tarturas.
