Gods of the Ancient World: Literal Beings, Metaphorical Constructs, or Something In Between?

Gods of the Ancient World: Literal Beings, Metaphorical Constructs, or Something In Between?

How Literally Did Ancient People Take Their Mythology? The nature of gods and deities in ancient civilizations has long been a subject of fascination and debate. Did the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Norse, and followers of Vedic religions literally believe their gods to...