Weddings of the Gods : Myths and Legends of Love

Step back in time when the world was still young, and the Gods played an integral role in the lives of each culture. The ancient gods provided explanations for unexplained natural events, as well as someone to adore and seek to emulate. Gods were protectors and providers. They would also bring luck to people during wartime and in everyday life. Gods could also provide crop, prosperity, and happiness. However, what was life like as a God? Did they not have the senses and emotions as we? Do they possess the knowledge of how to love and be loved based on human emotions? Let us look at gods of the past and try to trace where it all began for them. Who was the most influential partner in their long and dramatic lives?