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It was convenient to have separate gods for separate activities to turn to for help.. So-called monotheistic religions still have multiple gods with different responsibilities, they just call them saints, prophets, devils etc but treat them as minor gods with different areas of patronage/responsibilities.
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BlakePolythism was not unique to the Greeks and can be found throughout the world. The belief in specialized gods or independent dieties existed in ancient Egypt and other cultures.
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How many known Greek gods and goddesses are there?
A lot. The Greeks worship many gods and goddesses so you can't find the exact number. There are many major and minor Greek gods and goddesses. You have to be more specific, how many Greek major gods or how many minor gods.
How would you say many gods in greek?
The chief gods of Greek mythology were commonly referred to as the Pantheon.πολλούς θεούςthis is the way to write 'many gods' in greek.
How many Greek gods are there in total, including minor gods?
There are 12 major Greek gods and goddesses, known as the Olympians, but there are also many minor gods and goddesses in Greek mythology, making the total number of Greek gods difficult to determine.
How were the Greek gods related to the Greeks?
Greek gods were imagined by the Greeks, so they are related by that.
What are all the gods in greek and roman mythology?
There are so many gods in Greek Mythology!I'll start off with the obvious gods:ZeusPoseidonHadesAthenaApolloAphroditeHestiaHermesArtemisAresDionysusDemeterHephaestusHeraHere are the other gods:ErosHebeAsclepiusPanPersephoneHeracles/HerculesAeolusAmphitriteAnemoiAuraBiaCirceKratosDeimosDioneEileithyiaEnyoEosErisGanymedGracesHarmoniaHecateHoraeHypnosIrisLetoMoiraeMorpheusMusesNemesisNikeNyxPaeonPerseusPhobosSeleneStyxThanatosTritonTycheZelus
