The Lost Gods
Gods are as real as their worshipers.
He started forward across the inner circle--towards her arms… it was the reunion of two lovers separated for eons.
Original publication: September, 1941 issue of Weird Tales. Extensive research has not revealed the necessary renewal of copyright, so this is believed to be in the public domain.
Short story. Here is The Lost Gods by Dorothy Quick, in epub format.
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