Ancient Egyptians worshipped their gods so that when they died they would live in the afterlife. They also worshipped their gods so that they were protected from everyday "evil" spirits.
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The ancient Greeks worshiped their gods for the same reason that any spiritual-religious people engage in worship: they believed that their gods were real, that those gods desired worship and reverence, and that those gods would reward those who worshiped them. While the Greek notion of "god" and "gods" changed significantly over the centuries, the fundamental reason for worshipping them did not.
I believe you're asking about Pallas Athena,who was a greek mythological figure.In which case, pallas only "lived", (or existed) if your religion entails worshipping ancient Greek gods.
Easter, is a festival worshipping false gods. It is based on the god Astarte, god of fertility. Who ever heard of rabbits laying eggs? Yes rabbits depict fertility, as do the eggs used for Easter Holiday. This celebration was for the god of fertility - Astarte! There is one festival honoring gods that we still do today but claim it is for Jesus.
In ancient Egyptian religion, gods were often depicted with animal heads to symbolize their unique powers and characteristics. This practice helped people understand and connect with the gods' attributes and roles in the world.
Christianity became the state religion of Rome in the 380s CE, and the practice of paganism was officially banned in 391. However, the ban was not uniformly enforced at first, and the ancient Roman faith survived well into the fifth century, under increasing persecution.