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Greek Religion

Like most other religions of antiquity Greek religion was polytheistic: there were many different gods. Examples of Greek gods are Apollo, Artemis, Hermes and Zeus (the most important god in the pantheon). The gods were worshipped in various ways in various places. They came to life in stories (myths) that were passed down from generation to generation.

The Hellenistic Period

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