as in deity
the quality or state of being divine
according to Greek myth, Hercules was granted godhood after his death
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Recent Examples of godhood
Grieving a beloved ally, and with their nemesis Sephiroth nearing godhood, the party takes to the skies aboard the airship Highwind in a race against time to stop Meteor, the ultimate destructive magic, and the total obliteration of the planet.
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Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
5 June 2026
Oh, and Homelander announces his godhood to the nation, as Vought launches the Democratic Church of America.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
The full cast of Norse godhood is here, specifically Thor — who is portrayed like Valhalla’s meanest bar bouncer.
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Luke Winkie,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2025
Subin takes us centuries back to Columbus, Cortes and Cook and the self-serving myths of conquistador godhood.
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Washington Post,
28 Jan. 2022
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
5 June 2026
Oh, and Homelander announces his godhood to the nation, as Vought launches the Democratic Church of America.
—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
The full cast of Norse godhood is here, specifically Thor — who is portrayed like Valhalla’s meanest bar bouncer.
—
Luke Winkie,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2025
Subin takes us centuries back to Columbus, Cortes and Cook and the self-serving myths of conquistador godhood.
—
Washington Post,
28 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for godhood
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The animals were also chosen as vehicles for deities during processions because of their height.
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Evidence of this lies in the very names of the planets, which represented ancient deities, and of the five bright planets, the one whose color appeared to come closest to that of blood was called Mars in honor of the god of war.
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While theology and ministry studies were designated as nonprofessional, the master of divinity degree often pursued by eventual pastors or ministers does retain professional status.
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The master of divinity degree — a common degree for pastors and ministers — remains on the professional list, with a more generous student loan limit.
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“Godhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godhood. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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