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Why did Greeks believe in Greek gods?
IT was their religion to beileven themBecause human beings have imaginations and the mind thinks about abstractions, such as "why are we here?" and "is there a God who created all this?" Since the answers to these questions are a mystery, people will tend to make up their own explanations to satisfy their need for comfort that they are not alone in the universe and that their existence has meaning. Different cultures at different times have come up with their own unique concept of God (or Gods, as the case may be). The Ancient Greeks made up a pantheon of gods that resembled mankind in their looks and attitudes.
Why are roman gods warlike than Greeks?
While the gods are essentially the same because the Romans, once they conquered the Greeks, essentially copied the gods of the Greeks, the Roman gods are more warlike than their Greek counterparts. This is most likely due to the more warlike nature of the Romans. While the Greeks prided themselves in their philosophical natures, plays, schools, etc. the Romans tended to pride themselves more in their military accomplishments (weapons, strategies, formations, discipline, etc.); subsequently, their gods would tend towards the same interests.
Which Greek god was antisocial?
Personally, I would consider Hades to be anti-social. He tend to stay down in the Underworld (sometimes also called Hades). Normally, Hades does not visit Mount Olympus or any of the other gods. Even when he wanted a wife, Hades had to kidnap her. Also, he is probably the only god or goddess (barring Artemis and Athena, since they promised to stay virgin) without a multitude of offspring or affairs.
What was Hades' job as god of the Underworld?
Hades' job as God of the Underworld is to tend to the souls of all those departed, to pass judgment where needed, and to protect them from other Gods or entities that may wish to do them harm.
What guards the gate to the underworld in Greek myth?
Horae, in Greco-Roman mythology, any one of the personifications of the seasons and goddesses of natural order; in the Iliad they were the custodians of the gates of Olympus. According to Hesiod, the Horae were the children of Zeus, the king of the gods, and Themis, a Titaness, and their names (Eunomia, Dike, Eirene-i.e., Good Order, Justice, Peace) indicate the extension of their functions…
In what form did the Greek gods tend to appear?
In Human Form
In which myths and religions did Gods tend to take animal forms?
In Greek myth, Zeus takes the form of a swan and bull.
Does mythology tend to be a story made up?
yes, like Greek gods are mythology, and they are made up. These gods are made up to explain something.
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.
Was Zeus the God of all the other gods?
Sort of, it was more like he was the head of a really dysfunctional family. The other gods would listen to him most of the time, but all of the Greek gods tend to work against one-another (some more than others).
Are Greeks tall or short?
it is about 163 cm..and the typical weight is around 60 kg.thanks
Which describes the difference between the greek and roman ways of portraying people in art?
Roman artist's focused on landscape painting.
How are Sumerian gods different from Egyptian gods?
Sumerian gods tend to be capricious and more or less random in their moods/ actions, while the Egyptian gods tend to be more consistent. Egypt was all about different cycles which governed life, while Sumeria was more about random unpredictable changes.
What was the role of an ancient greek women?
to care for and tend to her family and household
How did Pharaohs tend to keep power?
The Egyptian people revered them as gods and they also had the support of the army.
What is the past tense form of tend?
The past tense of "tend" is "tended."
What was Hestia purpose?
Hestias purpose was to tend to the hearth on Olympus. She aslo keep peace between the gods
