When did the Greek gods stop being Worshipped?

9th century CE
Relationship to ancient Greek religion. The majority of modern historians agree that the religion practiced by the ancient Greeks had been extinguished by the 9th century CE at the latest and that there is little to no evidence that it survived (in public form at least) past the Middle Ages.

When did people pray to Greek gods?

The summer solstice, 21 June, is one of the most important dates in the calendar for many followers of ancient religions, and it’s a special time for people in Greece who worship the country’s pre-Christian gods.

Were the Greek gods Worshipped?

Gods were worshipped at sacred sites and temples in all major Greek communities in ceremonies carried out by priests and their attendants.

Does Greece still believe in Greek gods?

Yes. Ther are several groups in Greece who have returned to the practice. Hellenic polytheists worship the ancient Greek Gods, or the Hellenic pantheon, including the Olympians, nature divinities, underworld deities (chthonic gods) and heroes. Both physical and spiritual ancestors are honoured.

Were the Greek gods worshipped at the same time as Moses?

Yes, the Mycenaean civilization existed at the same time as Seti I and Ramses II so the Greek gods were worshipped at the same time as Moses. No one seems to agree on who the Pharaoh of the Exodus was, but Ramses II (lived from 1303 to 1213) and Thutmose II (r. 1493 to 1479) are the top two contenders.

Where did Moses live during the Trojan War?

The Trojan War occurred 1194 to 1184, so if Moses lived at any of those time periods, he lived in Egypt and Palestine roughly during the reign of Perseus of Mycenae. Yes, the Mycenaean civilization existed at the same time as Seti I and Ramses II so the Greek gods were worshipped at the same time as Moses.

What is the origin of Greek mythology?

Greek mythology starts at the beginning of the world! The Greek Gods that existed then were the Primordial Gods. The famous work of Hesiod, called Theogony (meaning “birth of the Gods” in Greek), presents a complete cosmogony. Natural forces are personified and the most basic components of the cosmos are Gods.

How old is the story of Moses?

Moses is traditionally dated around the 1300-1200 BCE. But his historicity is somewhat doubtful. We have Mycenean Greek writing from that period in which the names of the gods like Zeus, Athena, Poseidon and Demeter are listed. In fact of the major Olympians only Apollo…