Who were the Greek gods?

Imagine a massive, window-shaking thunderstorm hits! Who do you blame for the lightning and the mud? Today, we might say it's just the weather, but for thousands of years, people thought a powerful, angry god was throwing lightning bolts from the sky! Welcome to the wild world of the Greek gods! Join Mira and Finn as they explore "polytheism"—the belief in many gods. Why did the Greeks need a whole team of gods instead of just one? Discover how the twelve Olympians, like Zeus, Poseidon, and Athena, acted exactly like a giant, squabbling family! You'll learn how having many gods helped explain a messy, unpredictable world where the ocean could give you delicious fish one day and sink your ship the next. Plus, find out the epic story of how Athena won a magic contest against Poseidon to name the famous city of Athens! Did you know millions of people still believe in many gods today? Some even worship the Greek gods right now! Grab your lightning bolts and olive branches, and get ready for a legendary mythological adventure!