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What were some ancient greek gods who had a good and a bad side?
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∙ 14y ago
Zeus, Poseidon,Ares,Aphrodite,Athene,Apollo -that's all i can think of
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Where was the ancient Greek city Pergamon located?
Pergamon was an ancient Greek city located in Aeolis. Today it is located 26 km from the Aegean sea on the north side of the river Caicus. You can find out more about the history of this Ancient city and it's modern day counterpart online, on one of the many websites dedicated to Greek history.
What caused the early ancient Greek phalanx battle formation to drift to the right side of a battlefield?
Early ancient Greek phalanxes had the distinctive tendency to drift to the right side on a battlefield as they advanced. The reason for this was that the soldiers carried their large shields on the left arm because it safeguarded his comrades unshielded right side. This was not planned however, each soldier unconsciously moved toward his right side.
What is the role of the gods in Homer's epics?
During the Trojan war , in the book Iliad by Homer . The Greek gods and goddess took sides , some joined the Trojan side and and some sided the Greek. But as Zeus the head of the gods had strictly told them gods and goddess not to help in the war. But the goddess Athene requested the god Zeus , to let them guide them only. So as it was an arrow guided by Apollo hit Achilles in the anckle.
Ancient Greek Jokes?
why did the greek person cross the road? γιατί το κοτόπουλο διέσχισε το δρόμο (why did the chicken cross the road?) για να φτάσουμε στην άλλη πλευρά (to get to the other side!)
Why did the ancient Greeks like to have strong athletic bodies?
The ancient Greeks took games of all kinds very seriously, but especially physical athletic competition. The Greeks believed that their gods particularly loved to see strong, fit, graceful human bodies, especially boys' and men's bodies. So one way to get on the good side of the gods was to exercise, to eat right, to oil your skin, to create a beautiful body that the gods would love. Because of the Greek tendency to turn everything into an agon, a competition, this also meant that there were a lot of athletic competitions in Greece. The most famous of these is the Olympic Games, but there were other games held in other places as well, like the Isthmian Games at Corinth.
Did all gods and goddesses have a bad side?
Yes. In Greek Mythology all the Gods and Goddesses are shown to have both a good and bad side.
Did the greek gods side with Sparta or Troy?
they split up
What time period was the Greek gods and goddesses believed?
Ancient Greece: Archaic (c. 750-c. 500 BC), Classical (c. 480-323 BC), and Hellenistic (323-146 BC)- Alexander the Great believed in the Greek gods and goddesses; and until 380 AD Rome worshiped other gods and goddess -some of Greek origin - along side Christianity.
Are there twenty titans in Greek mythology?
There are 12 titans in Greek mythology. 2 of them were good, the rest were bad No i disagree technically it was 10 of them fought on the titans side and 2 of them fought on the Gods side
Were ancient geek plays always done outside?
fist it ancient Greek and yes they were done out side
How did Demeter reveal her human side?
Demeter is a Greek goddess and does not have a "human side"; if you mean humane, most of the Greek gods and goddesses showed many sides depending upon events.
What are the similarities between Greek and Roman gods?
Both Greek and Roman gods are the same in essence, but have different aspects. Roman gods were taken from Greek gods, but tend to be more warlike and disciplined. Just like the Greek and Roman cultures, the Roman gods were more warlike, disclipined and honorable. The Greek gods on the other hand, tended to merge into the more artistic creative side. However, the main similarity between Greek and Roman gods is simply this: They are both the gods of whatever they were in the other culture. For example, Hera from Greek myths, is still the goddess of marriage in her Roman aspect, or Juno. Another example is Aphrodite, she is still the goddess of love in her Roman aspect, Venus.
What gods were on the side of the Greeks during the Trojan War?
It is hard to give a complete list, as the gods, being gods, were capricious and fell in or out with each side for various reasons. Some Greek-supporters were Athene, Hera, Hermes, Hephaestos, Poseidon, Thetis.
Why was it important to stay on the good side of the gods?
Answer For our own benefit here and after
Why couldn't the Trojan gods help?
Ah, a very good, a very interesting question. The way Homer presents the action, the Greek gods are universal, they are worshipped by Greek and Trojan alike. Some of the gods were pro Greek and others were pro Trojan. Ultimately they were constrained in the degree to which they could help their side by Zeuss who was all powerful and thus had to consent to whatever they might do. Ultinately it was Zeuss' will that Troy should fall and the Trojan supporters could do nothing about that except save as many Trojans as they could and then harry the Greeks afterward.
Who was the greatest of the gods and god of lightning?
It depends on the story. In Greek mythology, Zeus was the king of all Greek gods, which made him the greatest and most powerful. He was also the god of lightning, and always kept powerful lightning bolts by his side, ready to throw them at any time.
Is greek god Apollo dangerous?
Apollo is a very very good god, he has a very good side and a dark side like all gods and goddesses have.I have had some amazing experiences with him and like him alot he has helped me also. His presence feels very nice he wont hurt you . He is only dangerous to people who are bad.
