Even Hercules had no idea how much land there was in the world. The waters to the west of Eire seemed to be quite vast. He had no idea of just how far they stretched. The world really was a grand and glorious place. Reading over Gaia's question, he thought for a moment before replying. It was clear this was to be a discussion and he wanted to show her his observations about what he had seen in his travels about the different gods he had come across.
I have not met the gods of the Gauls so I cannot say why they did not prevent their people from falling to Roman rule. But the gods of Eire, at least the one I met, did not care if the Romans took over or not. He only wanted the druids dead and saw that the Romans could do that for him. As for the gods of the Norselands, they walked openly amongst the people and were their friends, their equals I would say. There was nothing forcing the Norse people to worship their gods.
That's what he had seen at least. Thor and Baldur were truly unique as far as gods went and Hercules hoped that he would get to meet them again. Perhaps even engage Thor in a friendly spar. And, after seeing Gaia's question about Eire, part of him wanted to keep it secret to keep Morrigan and her people safe, but he doubted that Gaia would do any harm in this day and age to Eire.
It is. As I mentioned, I was able to find peace and solace there after my best friend's death in Sumeria. And yes, it is west of Gaul. He paused, trying to think of something to ask Gaia. You are the first Roman I have met face to face who didn't want to kill me or enslave me. Mind if I ask what it was like growing up in the Roman Empire? Might as well try to get to know his hostess a little better.