I dunno if anyone addressed it yet, but what's been swimming in my mind is the whole breakdown jean had with P. It's a small theory but I think that since the Greek gods don't get as much praise. MC mentioning it's a dead religion. Maybe that praise is what keeps the gods whole. Jean was very apologetic and frantic about the ordeal. Would the lack of praise sort of cause some of the gods to become senile? What y'all think? Or have any idea why he went go crazy go stupid like that. I could just be over thinking and missed the bigger picture lol
There are a couple of ways this could go. One is the theme of recursion, Hermes being obligated to repeat history because of fate, or something that forces gods to take on certain actions. Another explanation is that immortal beings might be bound to losing sanity over time, this concept is present in other pieces of media. And the last one that i can think of, greek gods where never saints, and always have been imperfect and flawed beings, the myths are rich in examples of that. But yes, gods requiring worship can be tied to their powers and well being aswell.
ooo I love the references you are giving. I love greek mythology because the gods feel very much human as well, and it shows that they get jealous and spiteful but kind as well. What argos said kills me every time. They didn't abandon him, they failed him, the gods are flawed. I wonder what would come about continuing the story of the gods becoming more prevent with the hotel.
I think they hint at this multiple times, such as during the conversation with Robert about if Hades (the realm) still exists, and during the conversation with Hermes when Asterion is worried about Hades and Hermes tells him Hades is fine. Hades and his realm remains stable because of the undying population that will still worship him and the other gods of the realm.
It might not only be based on belief/worship but might also take info account nature and technology. Wherever technology goes magic wanes and (in the case of Kota) when their home is contaminated they lose their powers/strength.
It makes me wonder if Hermes condition is a direct result of the MC bringing the internet to the hotel. The hotel is a realm Hermes oversees and it would make sense that while the MC drives out more of the magic it would cause Hermes rapid decay.
The hotel is at its peak when it comes to tech. Compared to when it was only radio, I do believe that might have some relevance. Though we seen P. He had no or little problem with his magic. Maybe its sorta modernized? (but they was in a very underdeveloped area when making the charm for storm) Which could help in the long run with the hotel and hermes. I do wish the best for hermes and hopefully get a glimpse at hestia since she was on team asterion.