The gods pictured cavorting carefree in the wilderness are the city’s divine patrons and protectors of its agriculture, animal husbandry, fair dealing, and respect for custom, law, and tradition, all of which are necessary to the sustenance of human communities. [P] [Mw] Thus in trying its hand at prophecy and joyfully celebrating a new mythopoiesis the common citizens provoke the gods’ ire. [Ad] [Aj]