WORLD HISTORY

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: -The ancient Greeks believed in gods who were involved in all aspects of human life-work, theater, justice, politics, marriage, battle. There was no separation of church and state. The gods of this ancient Greek pantheon were very human.

Detailed explanation-3: -In ancient Greek religion and mythology, there were 12 gods called Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Hephaestus, Aphrodite, Hermes, and either Hestia or Dionysus. They were called ‘Olympians’ because they lived in Mount Olympus. They were immortal but looked and behaved like humans.

Detailed explanation-4: -Other ancient people who were polytheists include Germanic paganism, Ancient Egypt., the Celts and the Norse. There are various polytheistic religions practiced today, for example; Hinduism, Shintoism, thelema, Wicca, druidism, Taoism, Asatru and Candomble.

Detailed explanation-5: -The classical scheme in Ancient Greece of the Twelve Olympians (the Canonical Twelve of art and poetry) were: Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Athena, Ares, Demeter, Apollo, Artemis, Hephaestus, Aphrodite, Hermes, and Hestia.