Socrates was called the "destroyer of the gods and goddesses" because he challenged the traditional beliefs and practices of the Greek gods. By encouraging critical thinking and questioning established norms, Socrates promoted philosophical inquiry that often contradicted the religious teachings of the time. This led some to believe he was undermining the authority of the gods and goddesses in Greek society.
Refusing to recognise the Gods recognised by the State
Socrates was accused of corrupting the youth of Athens and impiety (not believing in the gods of the city).
impeity (not believing in Gods) and corruption of youth
Enemies of Socrates accused him of corrupting the youth of Athens and introducing new gods. They also accused him of impiety for not recognizing the gods recognized by the state.
Socrates was found guilty of corrupting the youth of Athens and impiety towards the city's gods. He was accused of introducing new deities and not believing in the traditional gods.
Socrates was tried on two charges :Not believing in the Athenian godsCorrupting youthLeading the youth of Athens astray, and Impiety.
Socrates was charged with corrupting the youth of Athens and impiety, or disrespecting the gods of the city.
Socrates was accused of violating two Athenian laws 1. Teaching new gods and 2 corrupting the youth. or Not believing in the gods
Socrates discusses the nature of piety or holiness in the dialogue Euthyphro. He questions Euthyphro about his understanding of piety and investigates whether actions are pious because the gods approve of them, or whether the gods approve of actions because they are pious.
impeity (not believing in Gods) and corruption of youth
The charge brought against Socrates was impiety (not believing in the gods of the state) and corrupting the youth of Athens.