The Greeks and Romans firmly established human qualities in their gods and heroic characters - both good and bad. IMO this is one of the most relatable characters of all the MC's in the hundreds of AVN's I have read. One of the most relatable qualities about him is his maleness; a young man who actually behaves like a young
man and his transition into and acceptance of, adult male behavior and finally godlike qualities. If you are really paying attention, you have noticed that this whole story is a celebration of masculinity. I suppose, then, I should not be surprised that would draw the attention of a few snowflakes crying "toxic masculinity".
Whether you are talking about the emotional or the physical, if you've never been hit, you've never been hurt. If you've never been hurt, you've never been angry. If you've never been angry, you don't know what rage is and if you tell me you don't know rage I'll say you're a liar. It's possible that will open the flood gates for you... Jus' Sayin'