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The Ancient Greeks prayed to Hades because they believed that if he saw that they worshipped him, he would pay them great respect when they died and their souls traveled to the Underworld.
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∙ 16y agoThe ancient Greeks respected Hades as the god of the underworld - the afterlife. But they preferred to be alive than dead, so were unlikely to pray to him or worship him.
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∙ 14y agoHe was god of death and the underworld.
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∙ 9y agovery few did it
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How often did ancient Greeks pray?
Each city had temples for the gods.
Two gods that the people in ancient Greece believed in?
Zeus and Hades were gods that the ancient Greeks believed in, and several others were believed by them as well.
What is a Greek temple's importance to Greeks?
Because they were a place the Ancient Greeks went to pray, and their ancient religion was a big part in their gov. and society, at the time. Today, it is a tourist place with many historic meanings.
Why did Greeks pray to gods?
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.
What did the ancient Greeks draw with?
Did ancient Greeks drw for there communtion
Why did the Greeks pray to hades?
because he is smart
Could ancient Greeks pray outside?
yes they could if they wanted to but prefered to pray inside
How often did ancient Greeks pray?
Each city had temples for the gods.
When did Hades reign?
To some Hades still reigns, it depends on what you believe. But in the time of the Ancient Greeks was known as the Greek Gods time of reign.
Why is hades so important to the Greeks?
why's hades important to the greeks
Why did the Greeks made hades?
The Greeks didn't make Hades. Hades' parents the Titans Kronus and Rhea made Hades.
Two gods that the people in ancient Greece believed in?
Zeus and Hades were gods that the ancient Greeks believed in, and several others were believed by them as well.
What did the Greeks call hades?
They called him Hades.
Did ancient Greece believe in life after death?
Yeas, the Greeks believed that after death one went to the underworld (Hades)
Why would Greeks pray to hades?
For example: To make ensure that their deceased relatives would receive a happy life in the Underworld and to beg for him not to have them die when they are sick.
Who did the ancient Greeks believe was the third brother among the Olympians?
According to ancient Greek mythology, Hades was the third brother among the Olympians. He ruled the underworld and the dead.
Was the Greeks respectful to hades?
Yes. The Greeks worshiped all of the gods and goddesses, even Hades. Hades is known to be evil or cruel but he was only the god of the underworld.
