What is the reason for Greece peple to worship different gods?
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You speak about ancient Greece of course, because modern Greeks believe in Christianism (they are orthodox Cristians)\n\n\nGods in ancient Greeece (Olympians), are all part of a huge family, spanning multiple generations. The oldest of the gods were responsible for the creation of the world. \nIn many epic poems, the twelve Olympians are said to have appeared in person. The gods performed miracles, instructed people in various areas of practical knowledge, taught people methods of worship, rewarded good behavior and chastised immorality, and even had children with themselves or mortals.\nThe ancient Greeks imagined them as being very like humans  they also got married,  got angry and jealous, they were sometimes wise and good, but they were sometimes also foolish and full of tricks.\nThe Olympians are a group of 12 gods who ruled after the overthrow of the Titans. All the Olympians are related in some way. They are named after their dwelling place, Mount Olympus. The Olympian Gods are: Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hestia, Hera, Ares, Athena, Apollo, Aphrodite, Hermes, Artemis, Hephaestus. \n\nThe ancient Greeks believed in gods and goddesses to help them explain the way the world and the universe worked.
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In order to explain this, let me tell you my theory:\nThere are three kind of religions and each one reflects on the society structure and the governing of it!\nMONOTHEISTIC (example: Judaic religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam) In this the ruler should be ONE. Who is not with us is against us. Who is not under us is an enemy and not wort of living.\nPOLYTHEISTIC: (Example: India, Native Americans, etc.) Since they are polytheistic, they accept a variety of leaders and are open to new ideas, but do not move away from their basic principle, of course. If they would, they would have changed their basis.\nONETHEISTIC: (example: the Greeks). Each city had her god/ goddess. Every person for every act/ feeling, etc., would have a certain god as protector. Thus, every one is important and equal to the rest. Here, the ruler is not the strongest or mysterious, but selected by the people. Democracy is the outcome of this group. The leaders are not only political but the people are willing and selecting the wiser, the philosophers to govern and rule, for some time. After their term, the rulers, kings, etc., are judged by public courts and they are either thanked for good work or punished for bad! \nAmericans are MONOTHEISTIC, but also, start thiniking and geting paedeia (education), wich lead to freedom and Greek open mind! \nTHus they are confused in the sense to select between the MONOTHEISTIC behavior ordered by their religion and the vision their cultivated mind leads them!
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You'll find Celtic most common, I think.  I personally am drawn to the Greek pantheon.\n\nBut no, there isn't really a rule against which pantheons you choose to relate to.  It is, however, often said that you shouldn't *mix* pantheons (i.e. honoring or calling Bast and Hecate to the same circle, or working with Thor and Lugh at the same time), but that's more because of the energies that each of the Deities bring with them, IMHO.
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Hinduism has many gods and goddess. Do your homework...
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Men created gods and goddesses to explain the things he couldn't understand. As men evolved and learn ways to understand what was going on around him, the need lessened for deities. But even after all of these years, most of us still haven't let go those beliefs in things greater than ourselves. It's in our nature. Call it faith if you will. It may be right, or it may be wrong, but it is still what we personally choose to believe in.
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Because there are many people who don't follow the doctrines of your mythological book.\n\nJust like YOU don't follow the laws of Islam, or the Hebrew faith, or worship Zeus and Hercules.\n\nWhy are YOU so ignorant of other people's beliefs?\n\nThe bible is a book. It's a good book. But it is JUST a book.
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EXACTLY. The reason is because they wanted their god to be above all others. Although they are all the same---mythical.\nThey wrote the lines in the Bible where it says that he can't have a name or whatever, for pride--- to rise above other religions.\nWhat's worse than non-tolerance for other religions? I don't know anything that is.
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You shouldn't worship anything or anyone.  If there really was an omniscient and benevolent deity, why would he want you to worship him?  \n\nAnyone that wants to be worshipped has some serious self-esteem issues.
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It is what they are taught. It's part of their religion.\n\nThey are taught that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and not one but three different Gods. They are polytheist.
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May be, it depends how well we correlate our history with mythology. But in some ancient civilizations like India, Greece u indeed find many similarities.
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Christians don't believe in Greek and Roman gods...\n\nI don't believe in Greek and Roman gods and I also don't believe in the Christian god.\n\nI contend that we are both atheists, the Christians and I.  I am simply without belief in one more god.  Once they take the time to realize why they reject all other gods, they'll hopefully understand why I reject theirs.
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I think it's a matter of personal preference. I know many Pagans who don't choose specific deities and others who do. Personally, I worship Bast as my patron Goddess simply because, in most things, she most closely represents my personal beliefs and preferences. That doesn't mean that I haven't asked for assistance from others, or paid them tribute, at different times. I tend to think of the Green Man as my patron God just because it feels right, and I find that a lot of the time you should end up doing what feels right. I don't think it's something you should worry too much about since most Pagans believe that all of the Gods are aspects of the same, and all the Goddesses aspects of the same. For that matter, most Pagans tend to believe that they are all aspects of the same deity and we simply think of a male and female being because it's easier for us to comprehend that way. So do what's right for you. Pick a pantheon, don't pick one, mix pantheons... They'll be there for you regardless.
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A number of different gods.\n\nSee the link below for a possible overview.
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Zeus was God of Gods, i think
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There were a couple of reasons. Greece and the Mediterranean Sea are very much connected. Greece besides being part of the continent of Europe is also many islands, which in effect were stepping stones across the sea. The Med. is a relatively calm body of water with good sailing and one is never too far from land. \n\nAlso Greece is not know as a fertile cornucopia as was the valley of the Tigris and Euphrates. It was a lot easier to depend on the sea.
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I believe that the what the Greek and Romans called gods were actually angels.  Zeus was the king of the angels.
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All of the Greek City States maintained political, cultural, religious, comercial, and linguistic ties with the cities that founded them, and all were distinctly Greek.  During the time no one would confuse Athens, Sparta, Macedonia, etc... with Persia, the Northern Germanic peoples, the people from Russia, or others and that is why it is unified under the title of Greek Civilization.  \nHope that helps clarify it for you.