Something to ponder…
I see the Fae, Ancestors, and nature spirits (for lack of a better term) as similar to us but of a different order. I also see the Gods as being similar to us but also of a different order. That lead me to the idea that (at least today) I believe the Gods are *both* individual and collective entities with agency and often are the manifestation of certain Universal Truths. BUT, I don’t believe that the Gods are people (at least not like us).
Instead, I see the Gods as wearing “people suits” (often crafted via cultural influences) in order to better facilitate communication between them and us. When a person with talent and/or training encounters them, it’s possible for the person to “aspect Them” and act as a vessel (to varying degrees) so They may more fully communicate and interact with us.
Thoughts?