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The Role Of Religion In Ancient Greece

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Religion functions on a transactional basis between praying and sacrificing mortals and a wish-granting, life-saving divine authority. The implications of religion in Ancient Greece included the glorification of those who were pious, because of the countless benefits they reaped from worshipping their Gods, and the opening a line of communication between the mortals and Gods by through decisions made by either side. Relations surrounding the Gods and mortals are almost strictly one-way: gods and goddesses decree through various means of communication of their plans and desires, and mortals are expected to "respect the gods” (Homer 2006: 235) by enacting their wishes. Those who follow through are held in high regard and rewarded, meanwhile,

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