The Gods of Pegāna

In the beginning, Mana-Yood-Sushai created the gods of Peg¿na before falling asleep. The only thing keeping him from creating new gods and worlds is the drummer Skarl, who can never cease his playing. In their creator's absence, dozens of small gods and a thousand local deities reign supreme. The Gods of Peg¿na is a short story collection by Lord Dunsany.