Entities are sometimes called gods because they they are often difficult to describe in anthropomorphic terms.
Greek gods are considered immortal beings in Greek mythology. They do not die like mortal humans and are believed to be eternal and powerful entities.
The ancient Greeks prayed to the gods to get something that they needed.
Being the Lord of the Underworld, all the demi-gods and entities therein would be considered Hades' minions.
All the ancient gods were born gods - they did not become gods by doing something perticular.
I think Cleopatra prayed to the goods by giving something to the gods in their honour
it gave them something to believe in
Everything biotic. Only abiotic entities do not require perseverance.
Because everyone was afraid that if anyone didn't respect the Roman gods and goddesses,something tragic would happen to someone or something.
Western tradition, based on Judaism, recognizes only One God, who created the universe. All other gods exist only as imaginary man-made entities.
Helios, the sun god in Greek mythology, did not have any specific enemies. However, there were entities like giants and monsters who challenged the gods, including Helios, in various myths.
They are both Roman gods?
It is in their tradition and it is something they strongly believe in.