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Jonathan3628 t1_ivvaoo6 wrote

The gods are powerful; it doesn't matter if you like them or think they are "good", what matters is if you don't keep the gods happy, they can mess you up. The priests are the people who are most knowledgeable about how to keep the gods happy, and this ensures successful harvest, success at fighting, safe childbirth, etc.

I recommend reading https://acoup.blog/2019/10/25/collections-practical-polytheism-part-i-knowledge/ It explains how Mediterranean polytheism worked quite well.

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VanaTallinn t1_ivvitkc wrote

Nice strategy for job security.

Actually sounds like CISOs. Make shareholders/CEO scared about cyberattacks. Tell them you can appease the threats and reduce the risks. Make good money to take care of it but resort to prayers mostly because nothing you can offers any guarantees.

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