![]() Even within the same area and at the same time, different temples and shrines had their own ways of showing devotion to their god.įrom written sources we have some ideas as to how Aphrodite was worshipped in her temples and during her festivals, but there are issues to sort through beyond the usual regional variations. ![]() From both texts and archaeological records we can tell that many worshippers visited the region’s great temples, but only a select few were allowed in their inner sanctuaries.īeyond these general practices, however, worship seems to have differed greatly between different sites. We know the Greeks gave burnt offerings to their gods and sometimes sacrificed animals to them. ![]() What exactly happened in those temples, however, is sometimes shrouded in mystery. Ancient Greek cities featured many temples and shrines to the gods of their pantheon. ![]()
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