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they had religious festivals for him and built temples
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The ancient Greeks worshiped the sea god Poseidon What does this tell you about Greek civiliztion?
Greeks lived in isolated communities.
Where did the ancient Greek religion come from?
The Greek gods were a way for the ancient Greeks to explain what was happening in the world. for example the Greeks thought that the sea god Poseidon (Roman: Neptune) was the god of water. when there was earthquakes, the Greeks thought that Poseidon was crashing the water into the land and so they called him "earth shaker"
Why did ancient Greeks have the Olympics?
Originally the reason the Greeks founded the Olympics was to have a "family reunion". At the time, Ancient Greeks were scattered from Spain to North Africa, and from Ionia to Italy. This was a way to unite themselves every 4 years. Eventually it turned into a "which colony is the best" competition, and the model that we have today.
Why were Ancient Olympics made to honor the gods?
Because the ancient Greeks believed they would earn respect and the gods would bring them good fortune.
Where was the temple of Poseidon?
Poseidon himself lived under the sea, but the Greeks built several temples in his honor. Some are: in Paestum (southern Italy),Greek island of Poros, Cape Sounion near Athens, city of Corinth, and others.
Did acient Greeks mock Poseidon?
No, they did not, as Poseidon was a god of the ancient Greeks.
How did the Greeks honor Poseidon?
gives him the insides of cows
Why did the greeks honor poseidon?
Because since he ruled the seas they hoped it would help the fishing
The ancient Greeks worshiped the sea god Poseidon What does this tell you about Greek civiliztion?
Greeks lived in isolated communities.
Why did Poseidon and Zeus do things like that?
Because they could, being gods of the ancient Greeks.
Ancient Greeks believe Poseidon?
he could calm the sea down and make earthquakes which turned to tsunamis. greeks also drowned their horses for poseidon because he is also the god of horses.
Where did the ancient Greek religion come from?
The Greek gods were a way for the ancient Greeks to explain what was happening in the world. for example the Greeks thought that the sea god Poseidon (Roman: Neptune) was the god of water. when there was earthquakes, the Greeks thought that Poseidon was crashing the water into the land and so they called him "earth shaker"
What was Nebtune the Roman god of?
Neptune was the ancient Roman god of the sea. This god was borrowed from the ancient Greeks. The Greek equivalent of Neptune was Poseidon.
Why was it an honor to be an ancient Olympic athlete?
To the Greeks, winning was paramount in any aspect of life.
How did Poseidon inspire Greeks?
Poseidon inspired greeks by having control of water. Which is the answer to thirst.
What did the the ancient Greeks create to honor their god?
god is Zeus and his sons and daughters made him something that had honor him with great power.............they made him a statue
Why did ancient Greeks have the Olympics?
Originally the reason the Greeks founded the Olympics was to have a "family reunion". At the time, Ancient Greeks were scattered from Spain to North Africa, and from Ionia to Italy. This was a way to unite themselves every 4 years. Eventually it turned into a "which colony is the best" competition, and the model that we have today.
