Small Gods

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Small Gods (allthetropes.org) The 13th Discworld novel and a standalone, although it uses some characters and locations from Pyramids and its events influence later works.

Fidel Castro (Wikipedia) Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz (/ˈkæstroʊ/ KASS-troh, Latin American Spanish: [fiˈðel aleˈxandɾo ˈkastɾo ˈrus]; 13 August 1926 – 25 November 2016) was a Cuban revolutionary and politician who was the leader of Cuba from 1959 to 2008, serving as the prime minister of Cuba from 1959 to 1976 and president from 1976 to 2008. Ideologically a Marxist–Leninist and Cuban nationalist, he also served as the first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba from 1965 until 2011. Under his administration, Cuba became a one-party communist state; industry and business were nationalized, and socialist reforms were implemented throughout society.

Bishops move diagonally. That’s why they often turn up where the kings don’t expect them to be. Terry Pratchett, Small Gods
I used to think that I was stupid, and then I met philosophers. Terry Pratchett, Small Gods
Pets are always a great help in times of stress. And in times of starvation too, o’course Terry Pratchett, Small Gods
“What’s a philosopher ?” said Brutha. “Someone who’s bright enough to find a job with no heavy lifting,” said a voice in his head. Terry Pratchett, Small Gods

Small Gods (Wikipedia) Small Gods is the thirteenth of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels, published in 1992. It tells the origin of the god Om, and his relations with his prophet, the reformer Brutha. In the process, it satirises religious institutions, people, and practices, and the role of religion in political life.