25 Fascinating Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Greek Gods

mythology_by_meitantei-d2oc0i6The Twelve Olympians, also known as the Dodekatheon, were the principal deities of the Greek pantheon, residing atop a mythical version of Mount Olympus. The Olympians gained their supremacy in a war between gods in which Zeus led his siblings to victory over the Titans. Despite being considered nothing but mythical figures today, in ancient Greece (and later Rome) their role and significance could be found in all aspects of everyday life.

Their legacy and influence can even be found in the names of the planets in our solar system (in their Roman forms) and the Olympic Games, which started as an athletic event in honor of Zeus. Needless to say, the Greek gods have had a huge impact on many aspects of current and historical life. Dive in a little deeper into the mythos of the Greek gods with These 25 Fascinating Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Greek Gods….READ MORE

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Συντάκτης: Theodoros Karasavvas

Theodoros Karasavvas is a published author whose work has appeared in Ars Technica, AT&T Business, American Express, Ranker, and Gizmodo. A law school graduate with a master's degree in IT Law, he speaks four languages and has visited over 40 countries, enriching his writing with a deep understanding of global cultures and the evolving landscape of technology.

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