Using Greek the mythos as a creative outlet while not being disrespectful
So for transparency, I’m not a Hellenist. I’m an atheist, but I deeply adore the mythos as a creative canvas for storytelling. I’m currently writing my own epic about the hypothetical binding of the Fates by the gods, and the subsequent war that follows (titled *Moiraiomachy*). I am trying to not deviate too far from the classical sources, but there are points where I intentionally deviate to further the story that I am telling. One of the most egregious examples is the idea that the gods can die, it’s just very difficult, and that the Fates have a hold over the immortals just as they do mortals (hence why they are then imprisoned). I do not plan on fully adhering to classical sources on what the gods are and aren’t, and will be making intentional deviations to assist in the story.
My question to you is this: how should I do such a thing without it being offensive to those who still practice? Or is that not a feasible thing to do? I am incredibly careful to not belittle the mythos, as I do very much care for it, and find it the most beautiful mythos of any religion. I want to walk the line between creative liberty and staying true to the source material, but I don’t know what to avoid if I wish to still be respectful to the believers. Anything I should definitely avoid?