demigod
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Dwayne Johnson reprises his role as demigod Maui, while the titular heroine will be played by newcomer Catherine Laga’aia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 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
Being dyslexic is one mark of a demigod, but sometimes I really hate it.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
“A lot of people look at Ohio State like they’re demigods, like they’re unbeatable,” Miami defensive end Akheem Mesidor said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 1, 2026
"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
In place of demigods and antiheroes, women were his preferred orbit.
From New York Times ● Sep. 8, 2023
It felt important—not just for Annabeth and him, but for all the other demigods.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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