[peoplefromibiza]

> did people really believe all those stories about their pantheon

They did, in the same way we still believe in the horoscope, lucky numbers, miraculous diets or having success by reading the same books CEOs read.

Does it really brings bad luck if 13 people sit at the same table for a dinner?

And what about Friday the 13th?

In many sports competitions the number 17 is removed, because, you know, better safe than sorry.

[bee_rider]

Or in the same way that modern religious people believe the stories in their books, right? Which is to say, opinions vary, but some go right up to literalism.

I’m very confused as to why folks in this thread seem to think that ancient people were any different in their religious beliefs than modern ones.