demigod

(noun)

A half-god or hero; the offspring of a deity and a mortal.

Related Terms

  • primordial
  • libation
  • cult statue of the god would be erected in the central room, or the naos
  • naos
  • polytheistic
  • votive

Examples of demigod in the following topics:

  • Humans and Their Deities

    • Demigods are the offspring of a union between human and deity, and most royal houses in Antiquity claimed divine ancestors.
  • The Ancient Greek Gods and Their Temples

    • Heroes, who were often demigods, were also important characters in Greek mythology.
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