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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Season three will be based on The Titan’s Curse, the third book in Riordan’s series, and introduce a fan-favorite character in Nico di Angelo, a young demigod who is new to Camp Half-Blood.
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The naga, a Sanskrit word for snake or serpent, is an anthropomorphic demigod of sorts that appears in Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain cultures.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
Barkley wouldn’t be there, shirtless and smiling, a once-ringless wonder for the New York Giants, now an Eagles demigod, watching his teammates pass the Lombardi Trophy around the room.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 10 Feb. 2025
In terms of reputation, Baltimore demigod Justin Tucker would seem to have a decisive edge over Buffalo kicker Tyler Bass, an unreliable performer dating back to last year’s playoffs.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
The naga, a Sanskrit word for snake or serpent, is an anthropomorphic demigod of sorts that appears in Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain cultures.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
Barkley wouldn’t be there, shirtless and smiling, a once-ringless wonder for the New York Giants, now an Eagles demigod, watching his teammates pass the Lombardi Trophy around the room.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 10 Feb. 2025
In terms of reputation, Baltimore demigod Justin Tucker would seem to have a decisive edge over Buffalo kicker Tyler Bass, an unreliable performer dating back to last year’s playoffs.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Demigod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demigod. Accessed 28 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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