godhood

noun

ˈgäd-ˌhu̇d How to pronounce godhood (audio)
Definition of godhoodnext
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. — 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
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  1. deity
  2. divinity
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  • Theologically, most Druids are polytheists, engaging with a wide range of deities and spirits, especially those drawn from the pre-Christian pantheons of linguistically Celtic societies in Ireland, Britain, or Gaul.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, his deity might be better understood as a personification of the source of energeia—the furthest horizon of fulfilment towards which all potential forms in the universe strive.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of deity
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  • However, some Druids—especially those who identify simultaneously as Christians—are monotheists, while still others subscribe to pantheism, atheism, and other perspectives on divinity.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The school will accept candidates who have a master’s degree in arts or divinity.
    — Yonat Shimron, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of divinity

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“Godhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godhood. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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