Greek World - The Bronze Age 1250 B.C. Many of the Greek gods, including Zeus, can be traced back to earlier Indo-European religions. The name Zeus is linked to the Indo-European deity *Dyēus Phter, indicating ancient origins The Mycenaeans absorbed aspects of Minoan religion after they came to dominate Crete. Some goddesses, possibly including aspects of later Athena and Artemis, may reflect Minoan deities Through trade and interaction with the ancient civilizations of the Near East, including the Egyptians, Hittites, and Phoenicians, the Greeks were exposed to a variety of religious ideas and practices that may have influenced their own The Mycenaean religion involved offerings, sacrifices, and feasting, much of it centered around large palatial complexes that served as cultural and religious centers. These practices laid the groundwork for the elaborate myths and rituals that characterized later Greek religion #greekmythology #mycenaean #greek #greece #ancientgreece #ancientgr...