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This was their choice so to do as they sought to fashion gods after their own ideas to explain things they couldn't understand or control. By appeasing the god they could supposedly achieve their aim. This is perhaps why fertility gods were common as people sought to prosper both in their farming activities and in procreation, and thus strengthen themselves and their tribe.
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Which gods did the Egyptians worship?
At some time in a Dynasty, all Egyptian gods and goddesses - save perhaps Apep, were worshiped.
Can wiccans worship any gods?
Yes, in Wicca there are two main deities. The (moon)Goddess, and a (Sun)God. Some Wiccans are also known to worship some Greek Gods and Goddesses.
Why did roman officials consider christians enemys of the empire?
Because they did not worship gods or goddesses like the Romans did. Some Christians turned away from their responsibilities as Roman citizens, such as serving in the army.
Do all religions believe in a supreme being?
Not all of them do, but the main, monotheistic, religions do. (Christianity, Islam, Judaism). In fact, these three religions all believe in the very same God; their views really only differ when dealing with how to worship Him.
From what people did Romans adopt some gods?
Sometimes they started worshiping the gods and goddesses of people they conquered--they took on the Greek religion, Christianity, Egyptian and Persian religions.
What do Italians worship?
Italians who are believers tend to worship God. God may be the God of the Jewish holy books to Italian followers of Judaism, of the Muslim holy books to Italian followers of Islam, or of the Christian holy books to Italian followers of Christianity. There may be other gods that Italian followers of other religions may worship, such as those of Buddhism and Hinduism. But such worship is in the minority in Italy, Sardinia, and Sicily.
Are the 12 Olympian gods and goddesses alive?
Yes, some people do still believe in the Greek Gods, although their worship is not as widespread as it once was.
Who were the Greek gods and goddesses?
Here are some of the Greek gods and goddesses (feel free to add to this list):ZeusPoseidonHadesHeraAthenaHestiaArtemisAresHermesKronosDemeterPersephoneAphrodite
What are some gods and goddesses of aulstralia?
there are none, onyl some aboriginal gods
Compare Greek religion and one of the ancient Near Eastern religions discussed in the previous chapter with respect to ethical standards priesthood the nature of the gods and personal morality?
Both Greek and Near Eastern religions had female goddesses who had at least some power. However, Greek gods and goddesses were more flawed and human; religions of the Near East, such as the Mesopotamian ones, worshiped idealized deities.
Facts about Hindu worship?
Some facts about Hindu worship is that people worship the god Brahman and other gods and goddesses, such as Shiva, Vishnu, and Parvati. People worship at a temple and make offerings to these different deities. There are over one billion Hindus in the world.
What are some common factors between all religions?
All religions believe in God or gods. They worship God or gods. They teach truth, honesty, love, justice, sacrifice, service to human beings, brotherhood and doing the right.
