Because many people make the mistake of thinking mythology and religion are the same. Read this question for more info: Is_Greek_mythology_an_ancient_religion
And for more info on modern Hellenismos (Hellenic polytheistic reconstructionism): Discuss:Is_ancient_Greek_religion_dead
Most Athenians were believers in Greek Mythology. Athenians in particular dedicated the Parthenon to Pallas Athene.
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Hellenic mythology is the collection of stories about the Gods and Heroes that were passed down orally, and later written down. It is not the same as the Hellenic religion though, read these questions for more info:Is_Greek_mythology_an_ancient_religionIs_Greek_mythology_part_of_ancient_Greek_religionWhy_is_Ancient_Greek_religion_considered_mythologyIs ancient Greek religion deadWhat_Religions_Relate_to_Greek_Mythology
Well....theyre basically the same thing! XP mythology was religion to the greeks: their greek gods were like our Christian god.
The thing you refer to as mythology was considered a religion. As much so as any today.
There was no lesson; what we call Greek mythology was the Ancient Greek's religion.
It is the ancient Greek religion.
Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek Mythology
Greek Mythology, also called Classical Mythology is the ancient religion of the ancient Greeks: as reported and reduced by Greek poets of old.
Ancient Greek mythology/religion.
Greek mythology is the religion of the ancient Greek people. Historical fiction is composed by a writer.
It's passed down by retelling and reinventing the stories of ancient Greek religion.
The Goddess of wisdom, craft and war in ancient Greek religion and mythology
No, Hecate was not a Catholic figure. She is a goddess in ancient Greek mythology associated with magic, witchcraft, and crossroads. The Catholic religion does not include deities from Greek mythology.
For the Ancient Greeks, their religion (what we call Greek Mythology) was everything. Their dad-to-day lives were focused on and pretty much revolved around their religion. Their religion was a life-style for them, centered on the gods they worshipped.