Stories are powerful.

Everyone and their dogs had a better story than bran the broken.

I don't believe in any gods/heaven/ hell/ soul/ after life. Even if I would believe in gods I would not worship them. Instead at most I would look at those beings as my friends. I would offer them no sacrifices or prayers. Just talk to them as equals. just like I would speak with a human friend or a dog friend. I believe that gods would appreciate that more than bribery and mock humility(because it seems that many people worship god(s) just to get in good graces. the way I see it their believe in god is false . They just hope to go to heaven if they will praise god enough.)