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Household and Local Gods in Ancient Greece

Lecture no. 5 from the course: The Pagan World: Ancient Religions before Christianity

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Taught by Professor Hans-Friedrich Mueller | 30 min | Categories: History

The daily life of the average ancient Athenian family wasn’t dominated by the gods who lived on Mt. Olympus, but by the gods who protected their front door and hearth and blessed the marriage bed. Discover the many ways in which these household gods were woven into the fabric of daily life and who was responsible for the household religious activities.
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