The Ancient Greek Gods
The ancient Greeks tried to use gods and goddesses to explain why events happened in nature. For example, it was said that fire and lava came from the god, Hephaestus', forge. He created weapons and armor for the other gods (Ancient Civilizations). Some famous Greek gods and goddesses include: Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, and Athena. However, others include Dionysus, Persephone, Helios, and Aphrodite.