Minor deity Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Minor deity that was published at Evening Standard - Easy crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Minor deity" leads to the answer "DEMIGOD." Here's why this clue corresponds to this answer:

• Definition: A demigod is a mythological being with more power than a mortal but less than a god. They are often offspring of a god and a human.
• Connection to the Clue: In various mythologies, demigods are considered minor deities due to their status between mortals and gods.
• Examples: In Greek mythology, Hercules is a well-known demigod recognized for his superhuman abilities and divine lineage as the son of Zeus.

Considering these points, "DEMIGOD" perfectly fits the clue "Minor deity" in today's crossword puzzle.

Definition of "DEMIGOD"

a being with partial or lesser divine status, such as a minor deity, the offspring of a god and a mortal, or a mortal raised to divine rank

Example :

some Roman emperors claimed descent from demigods such as Hercules

a former juvenile delinquent who would become a counterculture demigod

Roth even mocked the demigod James Joyce

 The Crossword clue "Minor deity" published 17 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Evening Standard - Easy	15 April 2024	DEMIGOD
USA Today	12 September 2022	DEMIGOD
The Times Concise	16 June 2022	DEMIGOD
Mirror classic	9 December 2020	DEMIGOD
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	15 December 2014	DEMIGOD
Universal	9 January 2007	DEMIGOD