Religion

The Greeks believed their gods lived high on Mount Olympus, watching over the world below.

Zeus ruled the sky and thunder.

Hera, his wife, protected marriage and family.

Poseidon controlled the seas and could shake the earth.

Athena, goddess of wisdom and war, guarded Athens.

Apollo was the god of the sun, music, and truth.

Artemis, his twin sister, protected hunters and the moon.

Ares loved battle and strength.

Aphrodite was the goddess of love and beauty.

Hermes guided travelers and carried messages between gods and humans.

The Greeks honored their gods with festivals, sacrifices, and temples, believing that keeping the gods happy brought peace and prosperity.