noun
demigod
Demigod (noun) means a half-god or hero; the offspring of a deity and a mortal.
noun
1
A half-god or hero; the offspring of a deity and a mortal.
2
Someone held up for reverence as a supreme example.
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Etymology
From demi- + god. Calque of the Latin semideus (“half-god”), which is probably a coining by the Roman poet Ovid for less important gods such as dryads.
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What is the meaning of demigod?
"demigod" (noun) means a half-god or hero; the offspring of a deity and a mortal.
What are the different meanings of demigod?
"demigod" has 2 main meanings: 1. A half-god or hero; the offspring of a deity and a mortal; 2. Someone held up for reverence as a supreme example.