The ancient Greeks worshipped many different Gods and Goddesses. Each God or Goddess represented a specific part of Greek life such as water and sky. The Greeks thought that they would be protected by the Gods and that their lives would become better because of their worship. These Gods were thought to have human form and possess incredible powers. The ancient Greeks also believed that sacrifices would be rewarded by the Gods. The Greeks participated in both public and private sacrifices. They would offer gifts of animals, fish and birds to the Gods. The public sacrifices were held in temples and would follow another type of gathering such as a festival. The worshiping of the Gods brought the ancient Greeks together in their beliefs.

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