Almost all forms of gods are ancestor worship.
One thing that is common in most ancestors is they are dead.
Humans have gods that are a mirror image of themselves.
The best thing about dead ancestors is they can no longer talk to us and make corrections.
The best thing about aliens is no one can verify or correct our stories about them.
You can create your god out of paper mache or dress the paper doll any which way you choose.
If you are mostly a kind, considerate, and compassionate person...this will be the dominant trait of your god.
If you are mean, selfish, fearful, and demanding...these will be the dominant traits of your god.
Your god may even have the same name as the gods of others...but will have different dominant traits.
If you have a living god then you will have a wall or barrier that keeps you from direct contact.
All of these things allow us to create a god that reflects our way of thinking.
No one can challenge your perception as it is hidden by time or distance. No fact-checking.
If you wish to know yourself better make a list of the top 10 traits of your god.
This is a total reflection of who you are or who you wish to be.