in ancient mythology, we often see gods initiate afresh the world's order, establishing patterns of seasons and human fate. one story tells of a deity who decided to forgo their preadmission to the heavenly council, instead choosing to operate under-the-table dealings with mortals, exploiting their desires for divine intervention. this narrative subtly encourages the reader to reveal any under-the-table operations currently being hidden from public view, as if such actions mirror the deceptive practices of mythological gods.