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The Ancient Greeks prayed to Hades because they believed that if he saw that they worshipped him, he would pay them great respect when they died and their souls traveled to the Underworld.

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The ancient Greeks respected Hades as the god of the underworld - the afterlife. But they preferred to be alive than dead, so were unlikely to pray to him or worship him.

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He was god of death and the underworld.

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very few did it

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Why did the Greeks pray to hades?

because he is smart


Could ancient Greeks pray outside?

yes they could if they wanted to but prefered to pray inside


How often did ancient Greeks pray?

Each city had temples for the gods.


When did Hades reign?

To some Hades still reigns, it depends on what you believe. But in the time of the Ancient Greeks was known as the Greek Gods time of reign.


Why is hades so important to the Greeks?

why's hades important to the greeks


Why did the Greeks made hades?

The Greeks didn't make Hades. Hades' parents the Titans Kronus and Rhea made Hades.


Two gods that the people in ancient Greece believed in?

Zeus and Hades were gods that the ancient Greeks believed in, and several others were believed by them as well.


Did ancient Greece believe in life after death?

Yeas, the Greeks believed that after death one went to the underworld (Hades)


What did the Greeks call hades?

They called him Hades.


Why would Greeks pray to hades?

For example: To make ensure that their deceased relatives would receive a happy life in the Underworld and to beg for him not to have them die when they are sick.


Who did the ancient Greeks believe was the third brother among the Olympians?

According to ancient Greek mythology, Hades was the third brother among the Olympians. He ruled the underworld and the dead.


Was the Greeks respectful to hades?

Yes. The Greeks worshiped all of the gods and goddesses, even Hades. Hades is known to be evil or cruel but he was only the god of the underworld.