demigod

(noun)

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

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Examples of demigod in the following topics:

  • The Three Sovereigns

    • The first part of the Mythical Period was under the rule of the Three Sovereigns, magical demigods who created the human race out of clay and introduced agriculture.
    • Sometimes known as the Three August Ones, they were said to be god-kings or demigods who used their magical powers to improve the lives of their people.

  • 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.