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The Greeks followed a polytheistic religion that never had a true name besides Greek Mythology. In the religion, people believed in hundreds upon hundreds of gods like Zeus, Athena, Hermes, Medusa, etc...
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∙ 11y agoThe ancient Greeks had a polytheistic religion that had many deities. Unlike Judaism, Islam and Christianity, who are all fiercely loyal to one god. A few famous Greek gods include: Zeus, god of the sky and thunder, Poseidon, god of the seas, Hades, god of the underworld. Demi-gods: Perseus, Achilles, Heracles, more commonly known by his roman name, Hercules
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How was lyric poetry related to religion in ancient Greece?
Greek lyric poetry often related the religious myths of the Greeks. Greek religion was based on mythology.
When did the Greeks finish the Parthenon?
The Greeks finished the Parthenon in 432b.c.
Did roman art influence art on Greek vases?
The answer is NO. Greeks had influence in their arts by historical happenings of that time. Like you'll sometimes see pieces of art in which Gods and Goddesses are on it being shown. Sometimes it would have religion, government, etc. hopefully this helped.
Is the Greek goddess Artemis real?
The ancient Greeks believed that she did. Now most people do not take Greek Mythology as a religion any more, but part of our history. It's a matter of rather you believe in the ancient myths or not.
What were spartan soldiers called?
Greeks.
What type of religion did the ancients Greeks follow?
orthodox religion
What was the religion of the Greeks?
Greek Orthodox.
As the Greeks studied science how did it begin to change their relationship to their religion and to their gods?
As the Greeks studied science, how did it begin to change their relationship to their religion and to their gods?
What was importance of religion for greeks?
The importance of religion to the Greeks was to help explain why things were the way they were. That's why the created the Gods and the God's stories and myths.
Why did Greeks invent gods?
Because they had to have a religion.
Why were the titans and the gods interesting to the Greeks?
You are talking about the religion of the ancient Greeks; they were the deitites of ancient Greece.
Why didn't the Romans just get their own religion instead of stealing one from the Greeks?
Firstly, the Romans didnt steal the Greeks religion because you can't steal a religion. The Romans worshipped the same Gods as the Greeks because they deeply admired the Greeks which can be proved by the many buildings in Rome which are modelled after Greek ones. I hope this helps
What do mythes tell us about the anchent Greeks religion?
It tells us everything. It WAS their religion.
What has the author Karoly Kerenyi written?
Karoly Kerenyi has written: 'The gods of the Greeks' 'The religion of the Greeks and Romans'
Why did the Greeks include Artemis in their religion?
Likely she was adopted into what religion became Greek myth when the Greeks encountered and absorbed other people - already in worship to a deity that was her likeness - into their civilization.
What religion is Greek?
Most Greeks are Greek Orthodox Christians.
Why did Greek gods and goddesses start?
They were the religion of the ancient Greeks.
