Discuss several ways in which the ancient Greek gods might be considered "more human than humans."

What will be an ideal response?


Responses should include these points: 


The gods and goddesses of the ancient Greek culture were anthropomorphic in form (with human attributes).


The deities had human characteristics of personality, as well as flaws.


The gods and goddesses interfered in human affairs and played with human existence as though it were a consequence-free game.

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