Ancient Greece developed between 1750 BCE to 133 BCE, beginning with early civilizations like the Minoans and Mycenaeans. The Minoans built the Palace at Knossos on Crete around 1750 BCE and were skilled traders, while the Mycenaeans established cities on the Greek mainland from around 1400 BCE. Homer's epic poems like the Iliad told stories of Greek mythology and history, such as the Trojan War. Ancient Greeks worshipped anthropomorphic gods like Zeus, Hera, and Poseidon who lived on Mount Olympus and were often depicted in myths influencing human conflicts and events.