Beliefs:
In ancient Athens they believed that there were more than one god or goddess but these gods and goddesses possessed human qualities as well as magical ones. Ancient Athenians believed that birth should be celebrated and marriage should be a way to expand business and form alliances with other families. They also believed that death should be mourned and that when you die your spirit travels to the underworld. Religious leaders had the role of helping citizens with personal problems and communicating with the gods for various reasons. The Athenians worshiped their gods and goddesses in many different ways such as rituals and animal sacrifices. They also honored their gods and goddesses with festivals and ceremonies.
In ancient Athens they believed that there were more than one god or goddess but these gods and goddesses possessed human qualities as well as magical ones. Ancient Athenians believed that birth should be celebrated and marriage should be a way to expand business and form alliances with other families. They also believed that death should be mourned and that when you die your spirit travels to the underworld. Religious leaders had the role of helping citizens with personal problems and communicating with the gods for various reasons. The Athenians worshiped their gods and goddesses in many different ways such as rituals and animal sacrifices. They also honored their gods and goddesses with festivals and ceremonies.