At one time it was believed that you could propitiate the gods by showing them some respect and deference. Since there was never any noticeable difference whether anyone did or not, it’s strange that the practice persisted for as long as it did — including the present day.
At one time it was believed that you could propitiate the gods by showing them some respect and deference. Since there was never any noticeable difference whether anyone did or not, it’s strange that the practice persisted for as long as it did — including the present day.