I had a theory about the Snarl...

[Good Coyote]

<Keep in mind that what people believe, to some degree, becomes reality. Thor said himself that his hair color changed by people believing that he was a blonde.>
<Likewise I believe that if the Snarl was not alive, and enough of the gods believed that it was alive, that would make it alive.>

I think this might work in only one direction. Material belief affects divine beings, but not the other way. And the Snarl with four quiddity is the most solidly material thing around. What they really need to do is get the Snarl to believe that the gods are invincible to it and then they will be.

Only works if it's alive though. :/

<Speaking of I decided to re-read through the series, and in 80 we are introduced to Banjo the clown, and in 137 he applies for godhood in the pantheon of the Asgard, yet he is turned away by the priest. Might Banjo represent a new color of godhood to help trap the Snarl?>

Yes, but it will be an extra two quiddity for the price of one because his color is polka dot.