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GREEK

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Greeks were the ____
A
monotheist
B
polytheist
C
atheist
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ancient Greek theology was polytheistic, based on the assumption that there were many gods and goddesses, as well as a range of lesser supernatural beings of various types. There was a hierarchy of deities, with Zeus, the king of the gods, having a level of control over all the others, although he was not almighty.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hellenism is, in practice, primarily centered around polytheistic and animistic worship. Devotees worship the Greek gods, which are the Olympians, divinities and spirits of nature (such as nymphs), underworld deities (chthonic gods) and heroes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Greek religion, Beliefs, rituals, and mythology of the ancient Greeks. Though the worship of the sky god Zeus began as early as the 2nd millennium bc, Greek religion in the established sense began c. 750 bc and lasted for over a thousand years, extending its influence throughout the Mediterranean world and beyond.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hellenism (also known as Hellenismos and Hellenic polytheism) refers to the religious practices of those who honour the Gods of ancient Greece.

Detailed explanation-5: -Although its origins may be traced to the remotest eras, Greek religion in its developed form lasted more than a thousand years, from the time of Homer (probably 9th or 8th century bce) to the reign of the emperor Julian (4th century ce).

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