demigod
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Dwayne Johnson reprises his role as demigod Maui, while the titular heroine will be played by newcomer Catherine Laga’aia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
Before he was a TV host or culinary demigod, Anthony Bourdain was a writer: sharp-tongued, sensual, and totally unafraid to follow a story wherever it led.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2025
"She is strong, she is brave, she is not afraid to grab a demigod by the ear. She looks strong as well, at the helm of her ship."
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2024
The show kicked off with Cravalho performing “We’re Back,” a song from the upcoming “Moana 2,” which reunites the film’s eponymous hero with the demigod Maui for a new adventure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2024
Frank might’ve -been the silliest demigod ever, but Hazel thought he was cute when he pouted.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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The NBA’s very best teams tend to be led by generational superstars who have been anointed as basketball demigods since they first laced up their sneakers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
They are demigods creating a new world, after all, so why should they have to deal with petty impediments like copyright law?
From Seattle Times ● May 24, 2024
Ms Rohs says during her time in the church in the 1990s and 2000s, workers were like "demigods" and never questioned, and that callers to the abuse hotline confirm that this culture persists today.
From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2024
In place of demigods and antiheroes, women were his preferred orbit.
From New York Times ● Sep. 8, 2023
“She doesn’t value you, either, you know. She thinks she can boss you around because you’re demigods, not full-fledged gods. She doesn’t understand that you’re a powerful team.”
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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