Gods & Demigods

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The existence of many Gods was assumed by most people in antiquity

Gods and Demigods

In Greek Mythology there wer many gods (twelve of them wer the highest who were believed to live on Mount Olympus).

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See also Twelve Olympians


Then there were many demigods, usually children of gods and humans. They were the superheroes of antiquity.

Hercules - Dionysius -- Achilles -- Perseus


In recent times the demigods have become popular iv TV series and videogames:


Xena.jpg Hercules Disney.jpg Hercules Young.jpg


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Jewish Monotheism

FOr Jews (and early Christians) there is only one God in heaven: the Father and Maker of Everything:

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Then there Angels:

Angel Peace.jpg Angel Michael Reni.jpg

or humans who have become angels:

Elijah -- Enoch

Where is Jesus?