So why do the Alolans still worship these crass, uncaring, loathsome creatures?
>>31203541
diaper beam
>>31203541
Why do people follow the orders of ruthless dictators?
>>31203541
Why are we still partially religious?
>>31203541
Because dying sucks.
>>31203541
Because if they don't, the Tapus will murder them.
So basically >>31203562.
>>31203562
That's not really analogous with this. The Alolans have autonomy and for the most part operate freely, yet still submit to the Tapus. Additionally it is not like the Tapus particularly care about ruling over humans, in fact in some cases they appear to detest it.