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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Meanwhile, Luke and his fellow rebel demigods fall under Kronos’ influence as the Titan manipulates them into helping resurrect him.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Will there be more paranoia about double agent demigods?
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Jan. 2026
The episode also reveals that some demigods inside the camp have been secretly working with Luke to advance his war against the gods of Olympus.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
In Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the Disney+ series adapted from Rick Riordan's bestselling book series, Walker Scobell plays the titular character, a demigod navigating the dangerous world of gods and monsters.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Will there be more paranoia about double agent demigods?
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Jan. 2026
The episode also reveals that some demigods inside the camp have been secretly working with Luke to advance his war against the gods of Olympus.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
In Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the Disney+ series adapted from Rick Riordan's bestselling book series, Walker Scobell plays the titular character, a demigod navigating the dangerous world of gods and monsters.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Demigod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demigod. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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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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