Introduction (importance of the gods/goddesses in Greece)
There are 12 main gods and goddesses: Zeus, Poseidon, Hera, Athena, Aphrodite, Ares, Apollo, Artemis, Hephasestus, Demeter, and Hestia.
Gods and Goddess in Greece were important. There are lots of Greek Gods and Goddess such as, Zeus, Hera, Athena, Poseidon, Aphrodite. Each god had their own power for example, Zeus was a god of the sky, and rain. His weapon was the thunderbolt. To farmers, rain was very important for the crops so worshiping the god that brought the rain (Zeus) was important. In addition, Poseidon was the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. He was an essential god for fishermen and sailors because if the fishermen wanted to catch fish, or go sailing it was important to respect Poseidon because he could get angry and make the oceans and the seas dangerous. Zeus and his siblings were children of Cronus who was a Titan. They were really important because long time ago, most of people thought that the gods control the world, each gods different elements on Earth. In order to avoid problems in life, Greek people believed that they should worship the Greek Gods. The Greeks were afraid of some gods and goddesses and they also loved other gods and goddesses. For example, Hades was the god of the underworld so everyone was afraid of him. Also, many people loved Aphrodite because she was the goddess of love and beauty, two things that everyone wanted. The Greeks worshiped Greek Gods and Goddesses and it was important to them for many reasons sometimes due to love and fear and they were very proud of their gods. You will know more as you go through this website.
Gods and Goddess in Greece were important. There are lots of Greek Gods and Goddess such as, Zeus, Hera, Athena, Poseidon, Aphrodite. Each god had their own power for example, Zeus was a god of the sky, and rain. His weapon was the thunderbolt. To farmers, rain was very important for the crops so worshiping the god that brought the rain (Zeus) was important. In addition, Poseidon was the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. He was an essential god for fishermen and sailors because if the fishermen wanted to catch fish, or go sailing it was important to respect Poseidon because he could get angry and make the oceans and the seas dangerous. Zeus and his siblings were children of Cronus who was a Titan. They were really important because long time ago, most of people thought that the gods control the world, each gods different elements on Earth. In order to avoid problems in life, Greek people believed that they should worship the Greek Gods. The Greeks were afraid of some gods and goddesses and they also loved other gods and goddesses. For example, Hades was the god of the underworld so everyone was afraid of him. Also, many people loved Aphrodite because she was the goddess of love and beauty, two things that everyone wanted. The Greeks worshiped Greek Gods and Goddesses and it was important to them for many reasons sometimes due to love and fear and they were very proud of their gods. You will know more as you go through this website.