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What does it mean?
Even divine beings enjoy humor.
In plain terms
Everyone likes a joke, even gods.
What can you take from it?
Humor is universal.

Where it applies

  • worship
  • myth
  • storytelling

Putting it to work

  • comedy
  • literature
  • myth

Questions to consider

  • Are gods human?
  • Why do we laugh?

Another view

Some gods are serious.

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