Eric is a god, not the god. There are many guitar gods, much like in Greek mythology. Hendrix?, most rock historians agree that Eric was jealous & intimidated by his skills, Eric said so at the time. that's probably why Cream happened, Eric wanted to prove something. Stevie Ray? Hell there are most likely people who would put them all to shame only they were in the wrong place at the wrong time.
I love them all, they do what I can't.