There are four main classes of gods.
The Olympians make up the first group.
The second class consists of the gods and goddesses who lived elsewhere.
The third group is made up of demi-gods and heroes. Demi-gods are the children of a mortal and an immortal. Heroes, such as Heracles, are the very few mortals whose heroic deeds raised them to the rank of the gods.
The fourth group includes the personifications of virtues and vices, such as fear, patience, and envy. While countless temples were raised by ancient Greeks to honor their gods and goddesses, the great majority honor Apollo, Athena, Poseidon, and Zeus.
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