Why Are Greek Gods So Cruel?
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In 2017, the Washington Post ran a story titled "Why We Made God in Our Own Image;" it was a fascinating read about why humans "anthropomorphize the divine." [1] Perhaps unsurprisingly, modern humans...
Nearly everyone has heard the tales of Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, and the other Greek gods. Even if they've never read or listened to the original Greek myths, they're still familiar with the gods...
The ancient Greeks believed their deities had physical forms. And like the later Christians, the ancient Greeks believed the forms of these gods were a reflection of themselves. So why were the Greek...
Greek mythology is more than just a series of old tales. Something about them connects with audiences still today, inspiring a wide range of versions and retellings. Greek gods are popular because...
Greek gods are known to be immortal, but their myths often have them fighting against other gods and being defeated. Did Greek gods ever die? Could they even be killed in the first place? The...
When learning about Greek myth, many people tend to notice that the gods often take actions that are regarded as bad or evil. Given that they are gods, people often wonder why the Greek gods are bad....