Makes sense. Most things in reality are a double-edged sword.The gods/esses and ancestors were propitiated as well as petitioned. Adverse outcomes from partitioning the gods are attested; as is the cost in terms of sacrifices for gaining favourable outcomes or pledging to the gods.
Pagan deities can be capricious, sometimes you do not get that which you petition for. So my advice is be careful what you ask and who you ask because there may be a steep price to pay.