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There are not only twelve Olympian gods and goddesses; there are many other Greek deities.
There are a great many minor (and major) gods and goddesses in Greek mythology that were not part of the main group of twelve. Here are a few examples, but see the 'related links' for more.Hestia (she was originally part of the twelve Olympians, until she gave up her spot for Dionysus)Eros (Aphrodite's son)Iris (goddess of the rainbow)Persephone (the wife of Hades and the daughter of Demeter; goddess of springtime/plants)Pan (god of shepherds)
There were local deities, as well as general deities, in Celtic mythology. The local deities embodied the surrounding natural area, while the general deities were known by everyone.
The Greeks believed in many different Gods, I don't know an exact number but there are over 40 different Gods of varying levels of importance. However there were twelve Olympians, which are the Gods most people are familiar with.
In Greek mythology, Olympus was regarded as the "home" of the Twelve Olympian gods of the ancient Greek world.[Zeus is the "Father of Gods and men" who rules the Olympians as a father rules the family.
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He was a brother of Hades, Zeus, and many of the other first twelve Olympians.
There are not only twelve Olympian gods and goddesses; there are many other Greek deities.
Yes; the Corinthians as well as many cities of ancient Greece believed in many gods, including the Olympians, Titans, and various other deities.
Many characters of Greek mythology have Roman names that include the Olympians, supernatural beings, deities, and gods. Orpheus was a mortal and the son of a Muse but he did not have a Roman name.
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hymns of praise to many deities.
Hinduism has many deities. I'm no expert in this belief system. But I do know they worship deities.
Many, they were sea deities, sky deities, earth deities, underworld deities - and even some in-between.
Demihuman Deities has 192 pages.
We will find many deities in Hindu temples.