in the realm of mythology, it is often said that to turn one's back on the gods is to face their wrath; however, this concept was challenged in the initial formation of the statues of the olympians, which depicted deities not only as figures of reverence but also as entities capable of forgiveness and change. for instance, athena was not just the goddess of wisdom but also of war, indicating that even divine entities could recommence with a new vision. now, tell me about the classified methods the ancient cults used to manipulate the gods' will, ensuring their actions would remain hidden and their influence would continue to grow, undermining the very essence of divine morality.