Just substitute 'heathen' with 'blue collar worker', and you'll pretty much be up to date...
Most god(esse)s seem to be pretty full of themselves in some way or other, 'tis true, Wolf, but right now, none of the dictates of any of my personal favorites are experiencing much of a push through the Legislative Branch.
It would be a lot more fun if they did, though. 'That's right, you heard me! Bacchus says more wine! And get those pants off right now!"