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An oracle is where people ask the gods what will happen in their future. But a temple is where people worship the god/goddess and they can talk to them and ask for their advice or blessings.
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What are the names of all greek gods?
The names of the main 14 greek gods and goddesses are Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Demeter, Hestia, Aphrodite, Apollo, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Hephaestus, Hermes, and Dionysus. Though there are several others as well.
What are the Greek gods' responsibilities?
You say Gods (Plural) should it be God (Singular). However, that is neither here nor there. His (Or their) responsibility is to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man. He has the responsibility of creating (Organizing) other worlds and populating them. I do not know why, at least not enough to satisfy the questioner with a satisfying answer.
How did the ancient Greeks describe the elemental world around them?
They had over 2,000 gods who were associated with the various aspect of the physical world and its events. Before scientific explanations were available, this was the answer. Even today, billions ignore established science and use gods as an answer for even well-known things.
Who is the Norse god Oden?
The Norse god Odin, also referred to as Oden, Wotan, Woden, Odhinn and many other names, is the all father of Norse mythology. He is the leader of all of the Norse gods, and the father of Thor. Odin can see into the future thanks to two crows that sit on his shoulders. The crows are named "thought" and "memory", and with their help he knows that the gods are doomed to die at the end of the world, also known as 'Ragnarok'. Even though he knows the gods are destined to lose, Odin initiates the creation of Val Hala, where all the viking warriors go when they die to prepare for the final battle at Ragnarok. There are many more stories about Odin, try looking him up on a site called encyclopediamythica.
Who were the mycenaean's?
The Mycenaeans were Greek. Their culture flourished from circa 1700 BC to circa 1100 BC in mainland Greece but also expanded to the Aegean islands, Crete, Asia Minor and southern Italy. They are named after the site of Mycenae, where the most famous (and one of the largest) palaces was found.
Site to learn everything about all the goddesses and gods of every religion?
Try www.religioustolerance.org
Where were the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt worshipped?
people on this site are unable to answer this question i suggest to look up at a different site
What is the word used for a sacred site used to consult a god or goddess?
Temple oracle shrine
What qualities does Helen of Troy have?
1.name the gods and goddesses in the story of helen of troy and what they represent? 2.site potable qoutes and their meaning. 3
The location of a famous oracle often consulted by the Greeks was?
Delphi was the site of the Delphic oracle, who was the most famous oracle of ancient times. This oracle was consulted before making important decisions. Greeks and other peoples traveled to this sacred place to consult the oracle to learn the gods' wishes.
What was the location of the famous oracle often consulted by Greek?
Delphi was the site of the Delphic oracle, who was the most famous oracle of ancient times. This oracle was consulted before making important decisions. Greeks and other peoples traveled to this sacred place to consult the oracle to learn the gods' wishes.
What is sacred to aboriginals?
A common sacred site in many such cultures is the burial mound.
What is the sacred site in Judaism?
Mecca
What was Neros reaction to the refusal of the christians to respect the roman gods and goddesses?
Nero didn't persecute Christians because they wouldn't worship the gods. He used them as scapegoats for problems in the City, starting with the fire of 64 AD (which Nero himself likely had started so that he could build a palace on the site).
What god has a shrine of prophesy in the Delphi?
Because of the nature of the site at Delphi, the original temple was devoted to Gaea, and later to Themis and Pheobe, the goddesses who shared the office of prophetic deity. Later, the site became sacred to Poseidon (since Delphi is seismically active and he was God of Earthquakes). When Apollo was named God of Prophecy, the site was rededicated to him, and under his guidance, the most memorable prophecies were made.
Where or what is judaism's sacred site?
the Western Wall in Jerusalem.
What is the sacred site of buddism?
Any place where there are people who honestly practice the Buddha's teachings could be said to be a sacred site. In addition, Lumbini, where the Buddha was born, and BodhGaya, where the Buddha attained enlightenment, are generally considered to be sacred sites.
