You know the classical period lasted over one thousand years. During that time people believed in, sacraficed to, and worshiped these Gods as real. Before you scoff many had a deep personal relationship with their chosen deity. They felt their presence in their lives. They felt the love of Aprhodite in their hearts.
Weird, right.
@Frank2112
The Christ cult lasted 2 millennia, but, based on what it's turned into, Christianity is about finished. It exists in name only, doesn't represent the word of Jesus at all. Islam isn't much better, it seems to only exist to blow up the other side. This same cult mentality is what fuels groups like MAGA & the GOP. In the USA, laws protecting freedom of religion give these cults financial power. This needs to change.