Ancient Greek Religion

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General Ancient Greek religious beliefs affected Ancient Greek hospitality, order, and submission to the gods and goddesses. The Ancient Greeks often sent prayers to the gods. They sacrificed many things to them. They worshipped them in their everyday lives ("Greek Religion" 3). The Ancient Greeks also believed in destiny. They believed that divine powers controlled their life. They believed that destiny was a pre-determined aspect of their life on earth("Greek Religion" 3). People of Ancient Greece often worshipped the gods of Olympus, the gods that Homer wrote about ("Greek Religion" 3). Zeus was the most major of all Olympic gods. He was the god of all gods, minor and major. He was highly worshiped and feared. He often got the best offerings