demigod
noun
demi·god
ˈde-mē-ˌgäd 
1
: a mythological being with more power than a mortal but less than a god
2
: a person so outstanding as to seem to approach the divine
the demigods of jazz
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He's also set to reprise his Polynesian demigod Maui in the live-action remake of Moana next year.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The consoling notion of divine impregnation was commonplace in the Hellenistic world, with countless tales of gods foisting demigods on virgins.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
From beloved classics with your child’s favorite silly old bear to wild adventures alongside demigods and monsters, these audiobooks are the perfect companions for your next adventure.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Johnson will be reprising demigod Maui in the live-action take of Moana which is due out in theaters on July 10, 2026.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The consoling notion of divine impregnation was commonplace in the Hellenistic world, with countless tales of gods foisting demigods on virgins.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
From beloved classics with your child’s favorite silly old bear to wild adventures alongside demigods and monsters, these audiobooks are the perfect companions for your next adventure.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Johnson will be reprising demigod Maui in the live-action take of Moana which is due out in theaters on July 10, 2026.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Demigod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demigod. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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demigod
noun
demi·god
ˈdem-i-ˌgäd
1
: one who is partly divine and partly human
2
: an outstanding person who seems godlike
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