demigod
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The case has gripped Argentina, with some of his fans holding up signs outside of the Buenos Aires court demanding “Justice for God,” a reference to Maradona’s status as a demigod.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
Before he was a TV host or culinary demigod, Anthony Bourdain was a writer: sharp-tongued, sensual, and totally unafraid to follow a story wherever it led.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2025
Johnson, a 52-year-old ex-wrestler, voices the part of gregarious demigod Maui in the animation.
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2024
The show kicked off with Cravalho performing “We’re Back,” a song from the upcoming “Moana 2,” which reunites the film’s eponymous hero with the demigod Maui for a new adventure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2024
“I’m glad someone in your group is smart. The pinecone is a fearsome tool of destruction! I was a demigod myself in the first Giant War, you know. The son of Jupiter!”
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
The NBA’s very best teams tend to be led by generational superstars who have been anointed as basketball demigods since they first laced up their sneakers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
Your favorite young demigods hit Hall H to tease the upcoming second season of the fantasy TV series.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2025
"The difference is wrestlers think that they’re demigods, but they’re not. I know that because I was one of them," he said with a laugh.
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2024
They are demigods creating a new world, after all, so why should they have to deal with petty impediments like copyright law?
From Seattle Times ● May 24, 2024
“Roman eagles can hunt demigods by their magical scent even better than monsters can. This ship might conceal us somewhat, but not completely—not from them.”
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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