In Atala the Native Americans worshiped more than one god, and they are very closely related to the Greek gods. They believed that these gods could take on any form and any gender. The Greeks did this to test their hospitality. They both have myths that explain how everything came to be like the gods, and how humans came, and fire, and all things imaginable. For years these myths were passed down orally until somebody decided to write them.
Sacrifices were not uncommon regarding religious practices; Spartan Kings were made to sacrifice to the gods before a battle, carrying with the flame used in the sacrifice, into the battle. Xenephon makes clear that the fact they were able to have a primary role in the sacrificing of the animal was as much a privilege as a responsibility. However, it was important to sacrifice it in the correct manner, as Xenephon notes that the King was acting on behalf of the city. Additionally, the King only held office for as long as they maintained pleasure of the Gods. Furthermore, as far as religious roles go, Herodotus mentions that Kings were not only responsible for the safekeeping of the oracles, but it was their responsibility to appoint the two pythoi whose job was to consult the oracle at Delphi.
The Nahua would build temples according to these cosmic planes. The Templo Mayor, Great Temple was built so that it hid the underworld. In the underworld, there were buried sacrificial bodies of animals. Sacrifice was done when dedicating new temples, harvests, to satisfy the Earth Monster and others in the underworld, festivals, and other times of celebration. The Maya and Nahua believed the tongue to be a sacrificial blade.
Ironically though, Socrates was put to death because of some of his thoughts. Apparently, a too examined life was also not worth living through the eyes of his executioner(s). This shows a strong tie to religion and the limiting factors of Greek civilization. Despite all the ostracizing, philosophy was destined to expand. Aristotle was one of the many who continued the tradition.
Zeus was the father of all the Greek gods and goddesses. Legend has it that Zeus would throw a thunderbolt from Mount Olympus, where the Greek gods and goddesses were said to be, at a rustic spot in Greece. The spot where the thunderbolt was hurled would become an altar for Zeus. Finally, numerous buildings were built around the altar for Zeus. That area was called Olympia.
Greek Traditions and Superstitions 1 Greek Traditions and Superstitions Bridgette Lampley ANT: 101 June Maul November 14, 2009 Greek Traditions and Superstitions 2 Every culture has traditions. Traditions can range from how a holiday is celebrated to what religion is practiced. Customs and traditions in Greece and the Greek Islands are either of a religious character or coming from paganism. Most of the traditions still celebrated today are religious. The Greek practice nine traditions, they are the Name Day Celebration, Engagement, Marriage, Baptism, Carnival, Clean Monday, Easter, Greek Independence Day and the 28th of October (The No).
In this time they were held for a religious event to honor the gods. The “Games” were held in order to honor Zeus, the father of all gods and goddesses. Only free males that spoke Greek were allowed to compete, unlike the games of our modern age in which they’re composed of different national teams. The events were held at Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece and also said to be the home of the gods. They began in 776 B.C.
On the north, the Cambunian range has its highest mountain, the home of the gods, Mt. Olympus. GOVERNMENT The Greeks had a lot of different kinds of governments, because there were many different city-states in ancient Greece, and they each had their own government. There were three main forms of government in ancient Greece: Monarchy: In the Late Bronze Age (the Mycenean
The Greek worshiped the gods of mount Olympus, including Zeus, Aphrodite, Ares, Athena, Apolla, and Poseidon. The Romans worshipped the same gods just under different names, Jupiter, Venus, Mars, Minerva, Pluto, and Neptune. Education was also important to the Romans, although they only sent their male children to school. Both Rome and Greece had key philosophers. Greece had Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle.
The Greek Olympics The Greeks held many events and festivals in honor if their gods. One of the most significant and famous festivals were the athletic, or the sports festivals. There were three types of festivals in Greece; the Isthmos games which were staged every two years at the Isthmos of Corinth, the Pythian Games took place every four years near Delphi and the most famous games which were held at Olympia. The Olympic Games began over 2700 years ago in Olympia, a valley near a city called Elis, which is in the southwest of Greece. The games were part of a religious festival.