Demigod
noun
A person or character in a story who is part god and part human.
Hercules is considered as a demigod because he is the son of Zeus who is a god and a human mother.
Often appears as...
- greek demigod
- roman demigod
noun
A person who is greatly admired or powerful.
Many people see celebrities as demigods.
Often appears as...
- demigod of cinema
- demigod of music
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noun
A person or character in a story who is part god and part human.
Hercules is considered as a demigod because he is the son of Zeus who is a god and a human mother.
Often appears as...
- greek demigod
- roman demigod
noun
A person who is greatly admired or powerful.
Many people see celebrities as demigods.
Often appears as...
- demigod of cinema
- demigod of music
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Mythology Origin
Demigod originated in ancient stories to describe heroes with divine heritage.
In Greek mythology, Achilles was a demigod known for his strength and battle skills.
Pro Tip 2/3Half Divine
Always implies a mix of divine and human qualities, not just superhuman abilities.
Diana felt like a demigod with her newfound ability to heal others.
Pro Tip 3/3Literal vs. Metaphorical
Used literally in mythology, but can be metaphorical in modern fiction or speech.
The protagonist in the novel was a demigod, destined to save their dystopian world.
Pro Tip 1/3Mythology Origin
Demigod originated in ancient stories to describe heroes with divine heritage.
In Greek mythology, Achilles was a demigod known for his strength and battle skills.
Pro Tip 2/3Half Divine
Always implies a mix of divine and human qualities, not just superhuman abilities.
Diana felt like a demigod with her newfound ability to heal others.
Pro Tip 3/3Literal vs. Metaphorical
Used literally in mythology, but can be metaphorical in modern fiction or speech.
The protagonist in the novel was a demigod, destined to save their dystopian world.
Pro Tip 1/3Mythology Origin
Demigod originated in ancient stories to describe heroes with divine heritage.
In Greek mythology, Achilles was a demigod known for his strength and battle skills.
Pro Tip 2/3Half Divine
Always implies a mix of divine and human qualities, not just superhuman abilities.
Diana felt like a demigod with her newfound ability to heal others.
Pro Tip 3/3Literal vs. Metaphorical
Used literally in mythology, but can be metaphorical in modern fiction or speech.
The protagonist in the novel was a demigod, destined to save their dystopian world.
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Mystery of the Romanovs...
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Mystery of the Romanovs...
a demigod by most of his subjects and his word was considered law in every aspect of life every decision was his even the most simple name change had to go across his desk with his marriage to
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David Shields
American Author
My particular demigod is the Sonics point guard Gary Payton, who is one of the most notorious trash-talkers in the National Basketball Association. He's not really bad. He's only pretend bad - I know that - but he allows me to fantasize about being bad.
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Mina Kimes
For a while, the story of Luka Doncic seemed like a myth: the tale of a blond basketball demigod with supernatural mental and physical powers, a 6-foot-8 Slovenian teenager whose name was whispered only in the nerdiest corners of the NBA internet.
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Jeff Buckley
American Musician
I'm far from being a consummate artist. I mean, this is just my first album, and the work is very new. I'm just beginning, and I'm certainly not worthy of demigod status. There's absolutely no danger of me reaching that.
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Tamannaah
Indian Actress
I have always been inspired by Hrithik, and he's the very reason I got into the entertainment industry. I am an avid dancer, and Hrithik is a demigod when it comes to dance.
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Dwayne Johnson
American Actor
For 'Hercules,' I went for the demigod look: big and mean. When you're playing a character like the son of Zeus, you only get one shot.
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Edward Thorndike
American Psychologist
Amongst the minds of animals that of man leads, not as a demigod from another planet, but as a king from the same race.
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David Coverdale
English Musician
The audience will make you feel like a demigod. But when you leave the stage, get back to being human.
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Simone de Beauvoir
French Writer
The most mediocre of males feels himself a demigod as compared with women.
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David Shields
American Author
My particular demigod is the Sonics point guard Gary Payton, who is one of the most notorious trash-talkers in the National Basketball Association. He's not really bad. He's only pretend bad - I know that - but he allows me to fantasize about being bad.
Quote examples
Mina Kimes
For a while, the story of Luka Doncic seemed like a myth: the tale of a blond basketball demigod with supernatural mental and physical powers, a 6-foot-8 Slovenian teenager whose name was whispered only in the nerdiest corners of the NBA internet.
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Jeff Buckley
American Musician
I'm far from being a consummate artist. I mean, this is just my first album, and the work is very new. I'm just beginning, and I'm certainly not worthy of demigod status. There's absolutely no danger of me reaching that.
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Tamannaah
Indian Actress
I have always been inspired by Hrithik, and he's the very reason I got into the entertainment industry. I am an avid dancer, and Hrithik is a demigod when it comes to dance.
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Dwayne Johnson
American Actor
For 'Hercules,' I went for the demigod look: big and mean. When you're playing a character like the son of Zeus, you only get one shot.
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Edward Thorndike
American Psychologist
Amongst the minds of animals that of man leads, not as a demigod from another planet, but as a king from the same race.
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David Coverdale
English Musician
The audience will make you feel like a demigod. But when you leave the stage, get back to being human.
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Simone de Beauvoir
French Writer
The most mediocre of males feels himself a demigod as compared with women.
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