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Why did the Ancient Greeks pray to hades?
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.
Did ancient Greeks have taxes?
Yes they did but Direct taxation was not well-developed in ancient Greece.
What was the coin called that Ancient Greeks placed under a dead person's tongue so they could pay to get into the Underworld?
The coin is called an obol
Why is it important to pay compliments to superior officers?
You do not necessarily need to pay compliments as much as you are to pay respect. This respect is due to their time in service and the recognition of what they have done to gain superior rank.
What did the ancient Greeks put under the tongues of their dead?
Athenians placed obolus/obol (a small silver coin) under the tongue of a deceased person, to pay the ferryman Charon for the trip across the Styx.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A coin to pay the ferryman to row them across the river to the land of the dead.
How did ancient Greeks pay?
With Greeken Money.
Why did the Ancient Greeks pray to hades?
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.
Did ancient Greeks have taxes?
Yes they did but Direct taxation was not well-developed in ancient Greece.
Why did they put coins over the eyes of dead cowboys?
not only cowboys, dead greeks too. it was to pay for their admission to the underworld. sign of respect for hades and hermes.
Coin in the mouth?
Ancient Greeks believed that it was needed to pay Charon, the ferryman who carried people accross the river Styx to the Underworld in his boat.
What was the coin called that Ancient Greeks placed under a dead person's tongue so they could pay to get into the Underworld?
The coin is called an obol
What is one way religion has affected Egyptian daily life?
Egyptians are doing rituals, even sacrifices to pay respect and honor to their Gods in their daily life. This is because they believe that catastrophes and natural calamities are caused by the Gods.
Was cheating in the Ancient Olympics okay?
No. The Greeks placed much stigma on cheating, if and when it was discovered. Punishment included disqualification and exclusion.
Why did Poseidon side with the Greeks?
He was originally on the Greeks side. He and the other gods tried to over throw Zeus. He was caught, but escaped. For Poseidon's and Ares punishment, they were forced to 1 year of labor to the Trojans. The king promised to pay them much money, but refused after their labor. Poseidon then sided with the Greeks and sent a vicious sea monster on the Trojans.
To pay respect by external action?
Homage: v. to pay respect by external action. Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1930). Its horon because to pay respect is horon
Did certain Greeks worship certain gods?
Greeks would pick a god that was a patron of their trade or hobbies. A farmer would pay homage to Demeter, a hunter would pray to Artemis, a blacksmith to Hephaestus, a warrior to Ares, a scholar to Athena, a mother to Hera, or a wine maker would worship Dionysus. Also certain times of the year would demand a sacrifice to certain gods.
What does it mean to pay tribute?
It means to pay respect.
