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The gods are always "active" because they literally are the source of the aspects ascribe to them.
Their myths are explanations of how they order the world and are all literal, for instance the primary world of my setting is literally resting on the lap of the art goddess.
Various cultures have different interpretations of the gods, but ultimately the archetypes are all universal, while the demeanor changes frequently. To most people the goddess of death is a relentless malicious hunter, but in the north she's depersonified to a degree and is just generally seen as the feeling of being carefree.
There are demigod in a fashion, they're typically not traditional off spring of the gods, but usually powerful beings that may have come into direct contact with the gods and strongly embody their aspects. Many are worshipped, like the elves worship various dragons even though they're not gods, and Orcs and Humans worship an architect.
The powers my gods have basically amount to shaping reality into their respective aspects; Goddess of death and kill anything, people, places, ideas, etc
Worship isn't necessary for them to exist or gain power. The god of life doesn't even register his worshipers existence.