The Greeks had a complex attitude towards human achievements, often celebrating individual excellence and the pursuit of knowledge, as exemplified in their appreciation for philosophy, art, and athletics. They believed in the concept of "arete," or virtue, which emphasized the importance of striving for greatness in various aspects of life. However, they also recognized the potential for hubris, warning against excessive pride and the belief that one could surpass the gods. This duality reflects a deep respect for human potential, tempered by an awareness of its limitations.
The Romans a multitude of deities. Each of them was the deity of something specific, such as fertility, propitiation hunting the harvest, the family, women, wisdom, medicine, art, travellers, etc. There was a god or a goddess for nearly everything. The deities did not have any responsibilities. it was the Romans who had responsibilities towards the gods and goddesses. They had to perform sacrifices and other rituals in their honour.
Only one. Most Italians are Christian. If you mean ancient Rome, it is impossible to answer your question because the Romans not only had their own pantheon of gods, but they imported gods and goddesses from other cultures as well. Then each household had its family gods and individuals had personal gods.Only one. Most Italians are Christian. If you mean ancient Rome, it is impossible to answer your question because the Romans not only had their own pantheon of gods, but they imported gods and goddesses from other cultures as well. Then each household had its family gods and individuals had personal gods.Only one. Most Italians are Christian. If you mean ancient Rome, it is impossible to answer your question because the Romans not only had their own pantheon of gods, but they imported gods and goddesses from other cultures as well. Then each household had its family gods and individuals had personal gods.Only one. Most Italians are Christian. If you mean ancient Rome, it is impossible to answer your question because the Romans not only had their own pantheon of gods, but they imported gods and goddesses from other cultures as well. Then each household had its family gods and individuals had personal gods.Only one. Most Italians are Christian. If you mean ancient Rome, it is impossible to answer your question because the Romans not only had their own pantheon of gods, but they imported gods and goddesses from other cultures as well. Then each household had its family gods and individuals had personal gods.Only one. Most Italians are Christian. If you mean ancient Rome, it is impossible to answer your question because the Romans not only had their own pantheon of gods, but they imported gods and goddesses from other cultures as well. Then each household had its family gods and individuals had personal gods.Only one. Most Italians are Christian. If you mean ancient Rome, it is impossible to answer your question because the Romans not only had their own pantheon of gods, but they imported gods and goddesses from other cultures as well. Then each household had its family gods and individuals had personal gods.Only one. Most Italians are Christian. If you mean ancient Rome, it is impossible to answer your question because the Romans not only had their own pantheon of gods, but they imported gods and goddesses from other cultures as well. Then each household had its family gods and individuals had personal gods.Only one. Most Italians are Christian. If you mean ancient Rome, it is impossible to answer your question because the Romans not only had their own pantheon of gods, but they imported gods and goddesses from other cultures as well. Then each household had its family gods and individuals had personal gods.
Because they believed that they would offend the gods if they did not face east
Zeus wanted to get revenge on his father, Cronus so him and his other family members, the gods, took over the Titans and ruled the world.
He also have fear towards gods because he feared to kill priam when he came to his tent with hermes as he fear of zeus.
The prevailing belief among the Romans in regard to the gods was that the gods favored Rome and they would continue to favor Rome as long as the Romans respected and worshiped them with the proper sacrifices and rituals. This attitude toward the gods was not only for the state gods, but it trickled down into the attitudes towards the family gods and even an individual's personal god.
It is not clear from your question whose attitude you are asking about, although the inference is that it is a god. Could be Zeus, who knows. The attitude of Zeus toward humans would have to be described as paternalistic. His attitude toward other gods would be described as competitive.
Zeus was the king of Olympians so he had to be proud and he must have thought too highly of himself.
The attitude of gods towards men varies depending on the myth or culture. In some myths, gods are benevolent and care for humans, while in others they are indifferent or even antagonistic. Overall, gods are perceived as powerful beings with their own agendas who may intervene in human affairs or be aloof from them.
The Cyclops, Polyphemus, shows contempt and disregard for the gods in "The Odyssey" by Homer. He ignores the rules of hospitality towards guests, which angers the gods and leads to his eventual downfall at the hands of Odysseus. Polyphemus' actions highlight his hubris and lack of fear or respect for divine retribution.
The Romans had a liberal attitude towards the religions of the conquered peoples.respected and tolerate. With respect to their own religion, their attitude was to respect their gods and to offer sacrifices in their honour to placate them. Not to do so would show disrespect and cause the wrath of the gods. The observance of religious cults, festivals, rituals and rules was also important. The Romans were very religious.
respect scence the cyclopes are desendents from the gods
Abraham was the first patriarch of gods family.
Hospitality
He had not created humans, but he liked them OK when they minded their own business and sacrificed to him in Zeus temples. But once he sent a flood which annihilated the human race except two people, who were semi-gods and the children of Prometheus and Epimetheus. They created new humans by throwing stones over their shoulders (!!).
I suppose you'd have to ask the gods, but judging from some of their behaviors, Roman gods were kind of contemptuous of people, rather the way very wealthy people seem to feel about the working classes. Sometimes they found them amusing and even helped some of their favorite ones, other times they ignored their suffering or even set them to fight each other.