Greek god/Definition

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Greek god [r]: From Greek mythology, they were immortal beings who had vast powers such as the ability to kill on sight. But they couldn't die. Most had human form, that is, they were anthropomorphic. They were generally depicted as young adults such as Apollo and Athena or middle-aged humans such as Zeus. They were depicted in epic poetry such as the Iliad and Odyssey by Homer as emotional beings who generally did not care for humans, but they were the underlying force behind such natural phenomena as the sea (such as Poseidon). One of the few gods who helped humans was Prometheus, who brought fire but was punished for his effort.