demigod

Example Sentences

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To them, he is a demigod, his idolisation of mythical proportions.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2025

"I’m deeply humbled and overcome with gratitude to bring the beautiful story of Moana to the live-action big screen," said Johnson, who voiced the role of the demigod Maui in the original film.

From Reuters • Apr. 3, 2023

Palantir is one of Thiel's six firms that pull extensively from Middle-earth geek-speak, with names like the demigod inspired Valar Ventures and the elven valley-themed Rivendell One LLC.

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2023

I saw the Brazilian soccer demigod Pelé play in person a few times and have watched innumerable clips of his greatest hits.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2022

If it had been up to him, the demigod version of the Adams-Jefferson dialogue would have captured its essence and ultimate meaning as a staged performance for posterity.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis