How did Greek faith affect daily life?

Answer 1

The ancient Greeks were deeply religious and constantly aware of the power of their gods. Sacrifices and libations were made on regular occasions to ensure favour with the gods, who could become angry if ignored.

The god of healing, Asclepias, was called upon by the sick. After particularly miraculous cures, votive offerings were given to the god.

Religion was a strong unifying force among the otherwise separate, competing city-states of Greece. The Olympic Games, given in honour of the gods, also brought men together from all parts of Greece, cementing their common identity.

The Iliad and Odyssey of Homer were considered the greatest Greek literary classics, and also in many ways the 'bible' of pagan religion. Reading and writing skills were taught from the Homeric classics, while the student absorbed the religious meaning

During the classical period, Greek philosophers began to reinterpret religion, in some respects laying the groundwork for Christianity. Educated Greeks began to think in terms of a single spirit/god who somehow created the world, while some even began to see a world without religion.

Answer 2

In the book of Acts 17:16 - 34. it was the first time Apostle Paul introduced God the creator of heaven and earth to the Greeks in Athens, but before hand the Greeks worship unknown gods (Acts 17:22-28). now only a small number are worship the God Paul once introduced to them. while most of the people are caught up in the things of this world, and in religions taught by men and not God

Answer 3

Men chopped off their penises as a ritual while women kept them as a charm.

Answer 4

It influenced their sports and theatre which were celebrations to gods, buildings, statuary, literature, guides to actions of the state, and wars.