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Which Ancient Greek believed gods did not play a role in history?
A lot of them. You'll need to be more specific to get a specific answer. Most of the Greek historians and philosophers we know of today were not particularly religious. By the time of Classical Greece, most Greeks had an understanding that their gods were mostly allegorical, or not present in their every day lives. By the time of Alexander, most educated people didn't believe the Gods were actual beings, but rather ideas.
Why did the Romans believe in gods?
"Why do people believe in gods (or God)?" is an ancient question. The Romans had the same reasons as other people throughout the world, right up to the present day. Religion helped people explain how the world was created. It gave them hope for divine assistance in time of peril, as well as hope for a better life after death.
When did the Egyptians begin to believe in gods?
There is no exact time frame yet agreed upon.
Why did the ancient Greeks believe in the gods of Mount Olympus?
The Greeks based all their beliefs on their imagination not based on science. Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece, so they believed that Zeus(supream ruler of the gods and ruler of the sky) threw lighting bolts down from the mountain duing thunder storms. of course the Greeks couldn't actually see the gods because mount Olympus's peek is surrounded by clouds.
Why the Greeks had gods?
It is difficult to single out the ancient Greeks for their religious beliefs. Almost all peoples of ancient times believed in one or more gods, and the Greeks were no exception. Religion helped people explain how the world was created and gave them hope for divine assistance in time of peril.
What is true about the greek society at the time the odyssey was composed?
Greeks thought gods interfered and had an interest in human events
What is the attitude of the Greeks towards hospitality in The Odyssey?
Hospitality was obviously important to the Greeks in The Odyssey. it might have had something to do with the fact that they where away from home a lot in their time and they relied on the hospitality of other to survive. Most importantly, the gods wanted the Greeks to show hospitality, in fact, not being hospitable would result in being punished by 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.
From which of the can you most reliably infer that Greeks at the time of The Odyssey had an interest in travel?
From the widerange setting of events in the odyssey
Why did the Greeks believe in gods and goddesses?
The Greeks believed in gods and goddesses to explain natural phenomena, human experience, and to provide moral guidance. These deities were also seen as powerful beings who influenced different aspects of life, serving as a way for ancient Greeks to understand and interact with the world around them.
What time period did Poseidon exists?
The whole time the Greeks believed in the gods; he was one of the first 6 gods/goddesses
Why is Homer described as the shaper of the Greek spirit?
Homer was the author of The Odyssey and The Iliad; both The Iliad and The Odyssey gave insight into what the Greeks not only did (as in tactics in war, as in the case with The Iliad) but a look into how they saw the Olympian gods in action; Homer preserved the ideals of the Greeks in his writings. He did not necessarily shape the Greek spirit during his time, but he cleared some obscure customs and beliefs for future generations.
What were the beliefs and the values of ancient people?
The ancient greeks used to believe in the greek Gods, or the "Olympians" which were.ZeusPoseidonHadesHestiaHeraAresAthenaApolloAphroditeHermesArtemisHephaestusMost of the time they usually valued there leaders of the palace or kings and queens.
Did the Greeks believe in a god of time?
Yes, Chronos.
At the time that Homer's Odyssey was composed members of Greek society believed there?
were gods, the gods took an interest in human events, and they became involved in human events.
How did the Greeks react to the world of the Gods?
The ancient Greeks made them up, they came up with that belief. They just grew up believing that as time went on.....
What is the main idea of The Odyssey?
The main idea of The Odyssey is the journey of the hero Odysseus as he attempts to return home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and challenges that test his skill, bravery, and cunning. The epic poem explores themes of perseverance, loyalty, and the importance of home and family.
