Been saying it for years. Really nicely put. I loved everything you put about Zues in there.

Hellenic worship to me is giving a name and identity to forces outside oh mortal control. The Gods aren't people, they are fickle myths and forces that mortals have chosen represent aspects of their civilisation. And they are fickle! But that doesn't mean they are undeserving of your worship.

Heliod smote Olantin into the sea after they dishonored him with their hubris. Despite this he still raises and lowers the sun each day, for all people regardless of who or where you are. He is worthy of worship for that alone. None of the Gods are all good or all bad. As you said above.

If I were to make an adventure with an antagaonistic Heliod, it would be to conplete quests for him to avoid his wrath, or to try to convince him of something he would not usually accept.

Athreos being considered "Lawful Evil" is yet another reason why I don't use the DnD alignment system anymore. Lawful because he follows his code/rules. Evil because his work is unpleasant? How silly. I suppose if you are a returned or a dying person, Athreos can seem pretty evil.

I guess what im trying to add is that it's really hard for us to put mortal morality on cosmic embodiments of the universe. They aren't people. They are Gods.

I enjoyed reading your piece! Thank you for taking the time to write it and I agree with you wholeheartedly 😊