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In general, the gods of Ancient Greek Mythology were born with their supernatural powers. Exceptions to this are cases where a mythological character has become a god; in these cases, their powers will most-likely have been granted by another god or supernatural being.

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Why was the Titanomachy fought?

So the greek gods could rule. The greek gods fought the titans to gain control and won. The greek gods then ruled. The titans went to tarturas.


How did Dictys represent greek life and society?

In many ways, he represented the Greek "everyman" a simple fisherman who honored the gods and did what was expected, even when he had nothing to gain. As a reward for his honor, he was made king of Seriphos. He represents the moral "honor the gods and be rewarded".


Could Greek slaves gain their freedom?

abolitionist


What was the citizens most important duty in Greek and Roman society?

The most important civic duty of a citizen of ancient Greece or ancient Rome was to put the welfare of the state ahead of personal welfare or personal gain. The noblest actions were those which benefited the state.


How do Norse gods compare to greek gods in mythology?

This is like comparing apples to oranges. The Norse viewed their gods in a completely different fashion that the Greeks did, primarily because of the differences in their society. The Norse had a complete history for their gods that went to some future end of days (Ragnarok) in which even the gods themselves would perish. The Norse gods were not immune to aging or injury (Odin removed one of his own eyes in order to gain wisdom, and was aging). The Greek gods were immortal, usually immune to injury (with notable exceptions), and even if they were born as infants, seemed to reach adulthood (or sometimes younger) and stopped aging altogether. Additionally, while it is alluded to that Zeus would eventually fall to one of his own sons the way his father fell to him, there is never any specific reference made to whom it would be. Both set of gods represent personified forces of Nature, but while the Norse gods seemed to represent all that was good and noble about humankind (or in some cases evil and detestable), the Greek gods were as unpredictable and unruly as the elements they represented. Zeus could be soft and forgiving one moment, wrathful and vengeful the next. They were like human beings with all the emotions turned full blast. -Indiriel ------- Greek gods seem to live in a sort of paradise where they look down upon earth and intervene at their own convince. They never really die, being immortal. Where as the Norse gods do die, and it's seen in the ending of Ragnarok.

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Why was the Titanomachy fought?

So the greek gods could rule. The greek gods fought the titans to gain control and won. The greek gods then ruled. The titans went to tarturas.


How should you begin worshiping the Greek gods?

Research "Hellenic Polytheistic Reconstructionism" to find a local group. Also, ask yourself why you wish to worship Greek gods and what you expect to gain from the exchange.


What steps did the greeks take to gain their independence?

Greek worked with the Great Powers of Europe and fought for their independence from the Ottoman Empire.


What are the main themes in greek mythology?

Greek mythology is the body of myths and legends belonging to the ancient Greeks concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. They were a part of religion in ancient Greece. Modern scholars refer to the myths and study them in an attempt to throw light on the religious and political institutions of Ancient Greece, its civilization, and to gain understanding of the nature of myth-making itself


What is the Greek word for profit?

The Greek word for profit is "κέρδος" (pronounced kérdos). In ancient Greek philosophy and economics, "κέρδος" referred to the gain or benefit obtained from a business transaction or endeavor. This term is still used in modern Greek to denote profit or financial gain.


Who is the god Saturn?

Saturn is the Roman equivalent to the Greek Cronus, or the Titan father of the Olympian Gods (of Greek mythology). He was the Titan to castrate his father, Ouranous and gain control of the universe.


How did Dictys represent greek life and society?

In many ways, he represented the Greek "everyman" a simple fisherman who honored the gods and did what was expected, even when he had nothing to gain. As a reward for his honor, he was made king of Seriphos. He represents the moral "honor the gods and be rewarded".


What powers did the government gain from the elastic clause?

Enumerated Powers


In Greek Mythology do humans and gods must die in order to gain admittance into Hades?

they must die because, Hades is god of the underworld in which you cant enter alive


HOW DID SHANG GAIN POWERS?

by going things


How do you gain your powers for wicca?

your born with them... its upto you to develope them


What did the colonial powers hope to gain from their colonies?

freedom