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https://bookshop.org/p/books/lord-of-light-roger-zelazny/c41678bf1dbdd1a7
On a distant planet, the crew of the Earth starship that colonized the world have set themselves up as literal Gods.
Borrowing from the Hindu mythology, Kali, Shiva, Mara and all the rest demand the descendants of the original colonizers worship them, or else.
One day, one of the crew decides enough is enough, and starts a "new" religion...
I came across this post day ago and have since then read the book. I just wanted do say thank you for posting it, that was quite interesting to read.
It was written in 1969 and that shows in a few places (everybody smokes (including gods), the expected sexism for the time, some transphobia). Compared to the Dying Earth Saga, which is the only other SF from the period i have read, it was bareable thow.
But as a Buddhist and SF fan this was down my alley and i loved reading it.
Thanks for always recommending great reads!
Glad to help the writers and the readers