i have a cousin who lives there
As the Greeks studied science, how did it begin to change their relationship to their religion and to their gods?
The Minoans, based on the Greek island of Crete, were the first Greeks.
Zeus - Hera Hephaestus - Aphrodite
Greeks were heavily influenced by Roman art.
They worshiped and paid tribute to their gods. They built temples to the gods.
According to myth the humans were created by the God Prometheus out of mud and water
The Greeks had a direct personal relationship with their gods, and didn't need 'holy' men hanging around getting in the way or profiteering from them.
The Ancient Greeks did not have a formal understanding of photosynthesis as a biological process. However, they did have some knowledge about plants and their relationship with the sun and soil, as evidenced in their agricultural practices and philosophical discussions about the natural world.
The relationship between gods and the Greeks was complex and multifaceted, characterized by both reverence and fear. The Greeks believed their gods were anthropomorphic, possessing human-like traits and emotions, which made them relatable yet unpredictable. This led to a worldview where divine favor was sought through rituals, sacrifices, and festivals, while also acknowledging that the gods could be capricious and vengeful. Overall, the gods were integral to Greek life, influencing everything from personal destiny to the fate of entire city-states.
The Romans named the Greeks in Greece.
Independent Greeks's motto is 'We are Greeks'.
Greeks are called "Noble Greeks" in translations of the Homeric epics, because they are epics about the Greeks and intended for Greek audiences.