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There was really only two options: praise the gods or be subject to their wrath. The gods required sacrifices and worship from people. If they didn't get it, they'd make your life hell, basically.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe wrong answer is "The Greeks believed in the Gods because they needed an explanation for the forces and elements, but saw nothing. They couldn't do it themselves, so they thought supreme beings controlled them."
This is a common myth derived from 19th century revisionist history much like the myth that humans thought the Earth was flat--which virtually no one did.
The Greek gods were not invented to explain rain or lightening. They are derived from the obvious question all humans ask, " How is there something rather than nothing?" The Greeks had gods or God for the same reason every culture on earth, then and now, does.
The most famous Greek thinkers, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, rejected the idea of many gods. Aristotle, who invented the discipline of Logic, showed humans believe in a creator because they use logic to assertain there must be an uncreated mind behind the universe. A Necessary Being. Otherwise, there would be a infinite regress of causes--which is logically incoherent. It must be a Mind because reality is intricately designed and beautiful.
This point is all too clear today--an age where humans understand the forces and elements and still believe in God.
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What did Greek myths of Greek gods and goddesses help Greeks to understand?
Greek Myths of greek gods and goddesses helped Greeks to understand everything from love to natrual occurences like earthquakes and lightning.
Did the Greeks and Romans influence religion during the renaissance?
i believe the greeks believed the gods were punishing them so i believe they influenced there religion by praying to the gods to forgive them and trying to please the gods
How do Greek gods fit into culture?
They were the first believe of the Greeks. Then there was no explanation for the things that happened to them. Now we use their names because of the myths told about them.
Did the Greeks worship the Greek gods?
The Greek worshipped many gods, which all had superhuman powers but also human emotions and weaknesses.
Who is one of the Greeks gods?
Zeus. I believe is one.
Do you believe in Greek gods?
No, but the ancient Greeks did.
What kind of gods did the Greeks believe in?
The Greek gods, the ones who are in the myths.
Who did the ancient Greeks believe ruled the world?
The Greek Gods.
Do the Greeks still believe in gods?
Yes, some people do still believe in the Greek Gods, although their worship is not as widespread as it once was.
How were the Greek gods related to the Greeks?
Greek gods were imagined by the Greeks, so they are related by that.
How many people still believe in the greek gods?
a lot of greeks and romans still do
Who did the Greeks believe caused natural events such as volcanic eruptions thunder ect?
The Greek Gods.
are the greek gods and goddessn real?
Yes they are because the Greeks are still there. Well some people who have Greek in them still believe in them and I know for a fact that the Greek Gods are real.
What did Greeks believe their gods were?
Gods.
Who are the gods of Greece?
Modern Greece is mainly Greek Orthodox. They believe in the Christian God. The ancient Greeks had many gods. See the Related Link.
Who did the Greeks build a temple for?
For the Greek Gods
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.
