Paper Idea

I'm throwing around some ideas (which I have to decide on by tomorrow), but I was thinking about looking at how the gods' adaptated to modern times in Link's "Flying Lessons", in American Gods, and in Monstrous Regiment, and how the gods who have assimilated are doing the best and, subsequently, what that implies. For example, in "Flying Lessons" the gods seem to be doing okay even though they are not in their prime anymore. The aunts all have their own jobs doing something that is related to their speciality, and they are successful. Cupid is doing well as a Fine Scents salesman, and Zeus is still in power in Greece. The difference seems to be that they are not dependent on people's beliefs for their sustanance.

In American Gods, the gods that seem to be doing the best are those that have assimilated to the modern times, too. For example, Hinzelman, Jacquel and Ibis seem to be the most grounded gods or at least the gods who are most satisfied with their current lives. Even though they still need people's beliefs/sacrifices, they have found other ways to satisfy that.

Finally, in Monstrous Regiment, the god, Nuggen, is dead or has faded away. There are still people who believe in Nuggen, but that was not enough to maintain him. I'm not sure why he faded out; maybe it was because his abominations did not keep up with the times, even though people still hold on to SOME of them.

I'd really appreciate feedback on this idea. I'm getting all the kinks ironed out before tomorrow, but even if you don't get to blog, please bring some thoughts to class about this! I'd love your help!