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Do Egyptians have to worship gods?
No, the ancient Egyptians did not have to worship their gods and goddesses, it was a part of their faith and belief that they chose to.
What is the historical role in the ancient greek drama?
It was part of a festival in honour of the gods.
Is septuagint is part of Jewish scripture?
No. The Septuagint is an ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible.
Was Yahweh part of a pantheon in ancient religions?
Yes, Yahweh was originally part of a pantheon in ancient religions, specifically in early Israelite religion where he was one of many gods.
When was drama made in ancient Greece?
It was done as part of the annual religious festivals for various gods.
Were the ancient Greeks known for drama?
Drama and comedy were played as part of festivals in honour of the gods.
How did athletic competitions develop in ancient Greece?
They were celebrations for the gods. The Olympics was for Zeus.
Did they only make mummies for ancient egyptians?
In the Egypts religion, one important aspect of afterlife was being able to come back to Earth and have a body to inhabit. This is because they would come back from the afterlife to impart vital information to their later generations. Hollywood movies blow these mummies out of proportion by making them seem vicious when their sole purpose is to impart information from beyond. The Egypts are the only people who have mummies is because they were to only society that had convinced the Gods to allow them to return to Earth. I hope this helped. The Egypts are my favorite people!
Why were dramatic festivals held in ancient Greece?
They were part of religious festivities in honour of the god/gods, just as athletic games were.
What was ancient greek concepts was significant influence on western civilization?
A large part of ancient Greek culture was its concept of a variety of gods, goddesses and demi gods. They can be called pagan gods and the Greeks to one degree or another believed that pleasing their gods was a way to find peace and prosperity. The pagan style of beliefs did not influence western civilization in any large measure.
What ancient Greek concepts was NOT a significant influence on western civillization?
A large part of ancient Greek culture was its concept of a variety of gods, goddesses and demi gods. They can be called pagan gods and the Greeks to one degree or another believed that pleasing their gods was a way to find peace and prosperity. The pagan style of beliefs did not influence western civilization in any large measure.
Why did Egyptian art and architecture often depicit animals such as the lion body of the sphinx?
There are several theories as to why the ancient Egyptians worshiped gods that were part animal, although the truth remains a mystery. One theory is that animals were so integral to the well being and culture of ancient Egyptians that they imagined the gods to be part animal. Another theory is that the animal aspect of the gods represented character traits that the gods had, such as the wisdom and vision of the falcon that was attributed to the sun god Ra.
