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1. Ancient Greek Religion

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   The Olympian Pantheon
   The central figures of the Greek religious landscape were the Twelve Olympians, a family of powerful deities whose domains covered nearly every aspect of existence. While the exact roster varied regionally and chronologically, the core group generally included Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Aphrodite, Hephaestus, [Hermes](/entries/herm…

2. Gaia

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   Attributes and Cultus
   Unlike Olympians such as Hera or Demeter, Gaia was rarely the focus of elaborate temple cults in the classical Greek polis. Her worship tended to be more localized, ancient, and instinctual, emphasizing chthonic (underworld) connections. Offerings to Gaia typically involved libations poured directly into the soil or the burial of certain sacrificial items, symbolizing a return to the material source.
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