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Most Greek city states had these rituals and festivals for their gods and goddesses because they believed if they kept the gods happy, good deeds would come to the people. They also built temples for the gods to keep them "happy" as well.
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Dylan B.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt was mainly to thank the gods and show there respect to them for things such as good harvest's, good weather, a battle victory, you get the idea. For instance at festivals if you didn't sacrifice much or you did something to displease them if something bad happened to you it was thought that you angered them. Basically they thought "If the Gods are happy then your happy."
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∙ 12y agoThe same reason that WE have religious festivals to honor ours.
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∙ 6y agoThey were religious festivals in honour of one of the gods - ranging from Olympic (Zeus) and other games to play festivals like the Athenian City Dionysia (Dyonysius).
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they kept the gods in modern day life and held festivals and plays to honer them.
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they had religious festivals for him and built temples
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Drama and comedy were played as part of festivals in honour of the gods.
What are the rights of ancient Greeks?
Ancient Greeks were given rights as long as they were white males. They had the right to vote and hold public office, as well as own property.
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they kept the gods in modern day life and held festivals and plays to honer them.
Did the ancient greeks stop war and fighting to hold the olympic games?
yes
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the most celebrated was the festival of athens
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It was the first place to hold the Olympic games
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Ancient Greek Gods were worshipped through prayer and sacrifices. When I mean sacrifices I mean like food and offerings. Sometimes they would hold festivals in honor of them too. But of you didn't know the Olympics were also held in honor of the gods too.
Did the ancient Greeks create poetry?
Yes, ancient Greeks did.
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Did ancient Greeks drw for there communtion
What is the Panhellenic Festival?
A panhellenic festivals were festivals celebrated by the ancient Greeks. Each Greek polis (city-state) would gather and participate in these festivals. Many featured athletic, literary or musical contests. This is where the Olympic Games originated from; individuals would compete in order to win glory and honor for their polis.
