The Ancient Scribe

Examining ancient culture's status in the modern era

Greek Mythology: The Role of Rituals and Beliefs (Part II)

The Ancient Scribe | April 30, 2010

The Greeks often depicted their gods in human forms, just as the Romans and the Pagans did. In fact, the Greeks also believed that the gods also took the form of animals. Sometimes, the same Gods had two or more names. For instance, Zeus was also known as Omrios. Moreover, the Greeks depended on the Gods to explain the occurrence of certain, un-natural events.