Greek Gods And Goddesses

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The most important gods and goddesses for humanity identified in the shorter Homeric Hymns are Zeus, Poseidon, Demeter, Apollo, Artemis and Aphrodite. These Greek gods and goddesses were chosen as the most important for humanity because of their connection with human survival and the Earth. The Earth has been selected along with human survival being that it is essential in order to maintain human life. Some of the gods and goddesses listed are known for multiple things, and so, they may be brought up multiple times or only certain aspects of them will be considered. This paper will be examining the Earth's climate, hunting and agriculture, and reproduction. First, we will examine three main elements that are crucial for the Earth's climate

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