The Greek gods impacted ancient Greek civilization because the people thought they were the reason for nature and helped guide their lives. The Greeks also thought that the gods were just as imperfect as humans but wielded great power and control. Here are some of the most well-known gods and what people believed they do.

⚡ Zeus. (n.d.). Retrieved March 04, 2018, from https://www.greekmythology.com/Olympians/Zeus/zeus.html
Zeus, the ruler of the Olympian gods, is the god of the sky. The Greeks thought that he was the god who He dethroned his father and drew a lot with his siblings, Poseidon and Hades, to figure out who would win and sit on the honourable throne, as a mighty, powerful ruler. Zeus was the son who became the ruler of the gods, …show more content…
(n.d.). Retrieved March 04, 2018, from https://www.greekmythology.com/Olympians/Zeus/zeus.html

c. 800 BCE The oracle of Zeus is made at Dodona
776 BCE The stadion foot race, the first sport held in the honour of Zeus occurs.
573 BCE The first athletic games at Nemea in honour of Zeus occured.
c. 530 BCE The Bronze Zeus of Tarentum is created Zeus Timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved March 18, 2018, from https://www.ancient.eu/timeline/zeus/

Hera is the goddess of women, marriage, and childbirth. She is the daughter of Cronus and Rhea. She is married to her brother, Zeus. Because she is married to Zeus, she is the queen of all gods. Though she’s the goddess of marriage, she’s known to be jealous and spiteful toward her husband’s (Zeus’s) …show more content…
(n.d.). Retrieved March 18, 2018, from http://www.goddessgift.com/goddess-myths/greek_goddess_hera.htm

650 BCE - 600 BCE Heraion, the temple dedicated to Hera built in Olympia.
c. 600 BCE - 700 BCE Tiryns becomes a cult center for the worship of Hera and Athena
570 BCE - 560 BCEA large temple is built and dedicated to Hera in Samos.
570 BCE - 530 BCE The Doric Temple of Hera is built in Metapontum.
Hera Timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved March 18, 2018, from https://www.ancient.eu/timeline/Hera/

Athena, or Athene, is goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, strategic warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts, and skill. She is known mainly for her judicious skill in warfare and is often thought of as a friend-type figure of heroes and is the patron goddess of courageous endeavor.

Athena • Facts and Information on Greek Goddess Athena. (n.d.). Retrieved March 18, 2018, from https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net/goddesses/athena/

449 BCE The Hephaisteion, temple to Athena built in Athens.
447 BCE - 432 BCE The making of the Parthenon in Athens occurs
438 BCE The statue of Athena is dedicated in the Parthenon
c. 425 BCE - c. 420 BCE The Temple dedicated to Athena is