deification

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang oder Zustand bezeichnet, jemanden oder etwas zu einem Gott zu machen oder göttlich zu verehren; auch die Vergöttlichung bzw. Verherrlichung einer Person oder Sache.

A noun referring to the act or process of making someone or something into a god, or the state of being regarded or treated as divine.

unzählbar

1. Elevation to divine statusC1formal

   The act or process of making someone or something into a god, or the state of being regarded as a god.

   Vergöttlichung

   • The deification of Roman emperors was a common practice in ancient times.
   • Some critics argue that celebrity culture leads to the deification of ordinary people.
   • The pharaoh's deification was central to the religious beliefs of ancient Egypt.

   Synonymeapotheosisexaltationglorification

   Antonymedegradationdemotiondisparagementhumiliationvilification

2. Embodiment of divine qualitiesC1formal

   A person or thing that perfectly represents or embodies the qualities of a god.

   Verkörperung göttlicher Eigenschaften

   • To her followers, she was the deification of wisdom and compassion.
   • The statue was considered a deification of beauty and strength.
   • In the poem, the hero is portrayed as a deification of courage.

   Synonymeapotheosisembodimentincarnationpersonification

3. Excessive glorificationC2formal

   The act of treating a person or thing with extreme admiration or reverence, as if they were divine.

   Vergöttlichung

   • The deification of political leaders can be dangerous for a democracy.
   • Modern society often engages in the deification of athletes and musicians.
   • His biography avoids the deification of its subject, presenting a balanced view.

   Synonymeadorationapotheosisexaltationglorificationidolizationvenerationworship