A group of 200 pagan worshippers gathered recently at the Parthenon to beg Athena not to allow material to be removed from her temple and relocated in the new, specially designed museum nearby. The goddess was obviously not impressed. One cannot blame her.
The ancient relationship between men and gods was perfectly reflected in the way prayers were offered to them.
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