demigod

/'demigɔd/
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demigod

A young demigod lifts a large stone with ease.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A being with partial divine status: A "demigod" is a mythological figure who is partly divine and partly mortal, often the offspring of a god and a human.
    • A person of extraordinary power or ability: In a figurative sense, a "demigod" can describe a human who is treated with awe or reverence due to their exceptional talents, influence, or achievements, as if they were more than human.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Mythological):
    • Hercules is a famous demigod from Greek mythology, the son of Zeus and a mortal woman.
    • In many ancient stories, demigods often possessed superhuman strength.
  • Noun (Figurative):
    • The brilliant scientist was treated like a demigod by his admirers.
    • Some celebrity chefs are elevated to the status of demigods in the culinary world.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be treated as a demigod": To be revered or admired to an extreme degree.
    • After winning the championship, the athlete was treated as a demigod in his hometown.
  • "the demigod of [a field]": Used to label someone as a supremely dominant or revered figure in a specific area.
    • He was considered the demigod of modern architecture.
Variants and Related Words
  • Demigoddess (noun): The female equivalent of a demigod.
    • Atalanta is sometimes considered a demigoddess in myth.
  • Demigodhood (noun): The state or condition of being a demigod (less common).
  • Hero (noun): In mythology, often a demigod or a figure of great strength and courage. (Note: "Hero" is a broader term; not all heroes are demigods, but many demigods are heroes.)
Synonyms
  • Half-god: A direct synonym emphasizing partial divinity.
  • Hero (in mythological context).
  • Titan (figurative): A person of great size, strength, or achievement.
  • Colossus (figurative): A person of immense importance or ability.
Related Phrases
  • To worship as a demigod: To admire someone with excessive, almost religious devotion.
    • Fans of the author worship her as a demigod of literature.
Related Idioms
  • (To be) larger than life: Similar in figurative meaning to being treated like a demigod; having an impressive or exaggerated quality.
    • His personality was so charismatic, he seemed larger than life.
demigod

A young demigod lifts a large stone with ease.

Noun
  1. a person who is part mortal and part god
  2. a person with great powers and abilities

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