diff --git a/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt b/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt
index 1e546c700..40f9c5219 100644
--- a/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt
+++ b/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt
@@ -1483,6 +1483,7 @@ when hero who is poly'd into metallivore form eats a tin, bypass "smells like
 	along with the tin without asking
 digging in ice was handled inconsistently, particularly if done at the span
 	spot in front of closed drawbridge
+angry god may remove an intrinsic
 
 
 Fixes to 3.7.0-x General Problems Exposed Via git Repository
diff --git a/src/pray.c b/src/pray.c
index 47d853a11..7099cddff 100644
--- a/src/pray.c
+++ b/src/pray.c
@@ -754,7 +754,8 @@ angrygods(aligntyp resp_god)
         gods_angry(resp_god);
         if (!Blind && !Antimagic)
             pline("%s glow surrounds you.", An(hcolor(NH_BLACK)));
-        rndcurse();
+        if (rn2(2) || !attrcurse())
+            rndcurse();
         break;
     case 7:
     case 8: