Жалкие свинцовые божки

The mix of mystery and comedy feels seamless, but I wonder if that was a conscious choice or something that evolved during writing.

The gods felt so flawed and humorous—like exaggerated versions of real human traits. Was this intentional to critique mythology or just for fun?

The world-building is so clever, making divine beings seem almost relatable. I wonder what influenced the author to portray gods this way.