CEVAP:

Greek mythology underlay many religious beliefs. The gods’ interaction with humans was often the basis of the heroic actions of the human heroes. The mythology provided an explanation for natural phenomena: destructive storms were the result of Zeus’s anger at man’s impieties; Poseidon would raise storms at sea and sink the ships of those who displeased him. In the same manner, victory in battle was evidence of Athena’s pleasure, and a successful hunt was the result of Artemis guiding the hunter’s hand. With the earthly domains of the gods and goddesses being a part of human existence, even skeptical persons would hedge their bets through a ritual observance to ensure success.