Poseidon, brother of Zeus, deals not only with the sea, but also with earthquakes and horses. Qualified as a warrior, and avid character, this god is spiteful. Its symbol is the trident that can cause earthquakes or cause a fountain to be born hitting the ground.
Apolo He is the god of music, health, healing and the illumination of spirits. Her twin, Artemis she is the goddess of hunting, and curiously, the protector of wild spices.
The greek of antiquity consider religion to be part of everything they do, but the word religion it does not exist in their language. They do not believe in the separation of Church and State. According to them, the security of the state depends on good relations with the gods. He who offends the gods can be found guilty of impiety and sentenced to death, as was Socrates.
No one undertakes anything important, such as a trip, a battle, or a construction project, for example, without asking for the blessing and the support of a god. And after having completed the task successfully, they give thanks to the god by making an offering, or dedicating a plaque or a monument to him. This practice is at the origin of most public buildings and monuments, including the altar of Zeus in Pergamum and the Parthenon.
The greek They believe that the gods see everything that men do and can, if they want, satisfy their needs and desires by offering them food, protection, clothing, love, wealth and victories, for example. Men ask gods to protect them against enemies, disease and the forces of nature. These types of inscriptions and ancient writings reveal the type of prayer that was addressed to the gods.