the gods

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So if you give $1,000 in year one, and continue with that, you are leaving the ultimate outcome in the laps of the gods, not in your own lap.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

These materials are believed to be the remains of ritual meals and offerings made to the gods.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Helluva deal, helluva team, and the gods are just getting started.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2026

Mr. Darnielle’s happy place, clearly, is among the ancient Greeks and the gods of Mesoamerica.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

When he’d woken up that morning as a giant snake, perhaps it had been a sign from the gods.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan