VIDEO

Religion According to the Ancient Greeks

Learn how the ancient Greeks viewed the role of religion in their everyday lives.

Grades

6 - 12

Subjects

Geography, Human Geography, Social Studies, World History

The ancient Greeks believed in gods who were involved in all aspects of human life—work, theater, justice, politics, marriage, battle. There was no separation of church and state.

The gods of this ancient Greek pantheon were very human. They made mistakes and had recognizable flaws (like jealousy or vanity), to which their worshippers could relate.

Website

National Geographic Education: Ancient Greece National Geographic Education: The Story of God Theoi: Greek Gods History Channel: Greek Mythology

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Writer

Jeanna Sullivan, National Geographic Society

Editor

Caryl-Sue Micalizio, National Geographic Society

Producer

Sarah Appleton, National Geographic Society, National Geographic Society

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Last Updated

October 19, 2023

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