Similarities Between Greek Gods And Goddesses

Much of the earliest known civilization had a god to represent a part in their life and things given to them by the land around them. Where as to the Greeks and the Roman Egyptians were more centered to the culture, emotions and actions of life through their gods. Both Greeks and Egyptians were polytheistic, but with gods with different reasons. The Greeks were more into culture and the gods, which blessed them with their surroundings. Egyptians were more dedicated to their Pharaoh, who was seen as a living god to Egyptians.
Both ancient Egyptians worshipped many gods and goddesses. Each of these gods and goddesses were believed to have a special gift or power to rule the world or life of someone. Greeks and Egyptians were similar they both had the most powerful gods. In ancient Greece the most powerful god was Zeus, He was the god of thunder and skies and believed to be the ruler of all the other gods and goddesses. In ancient Egypt they believed in Horus, god of the sky and protector of the Pharaoh. In both cultures if your family needed help you would pray to the gods and goddesses that you believe would be the best help. Although Egyptians couldn’t seek for help the gods and goddesses had to come look for them. …show more content…
Most of the Egyptian gods and goddesses are half animal and half human and Greeks were fully human. The Greeks could be mean, angry, pleasant, cruel, or loving. They fell in love with each other, argued with each other, and even stole from each other. Greeks built temples and sanctuaries to their gods. Likewise they held festivals in honor of the gods and goddesses. The Egyptians offered protection and others took care of people after they died. They believed it was important to recognize and worship gods and goddesses so that their life could continue