godhood

noun

god·​hood ˈgäd-ˌhu̇d How to pronounce godhood (audio)
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Examples of godhood in a Sentence

according to Greek myth, Hercules was granted godhood after his death
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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

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of godhood was in the 13th century

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“Godhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/godhood. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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