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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 3 March 2025. This is a list of notable offspring of a deity with a mortal, in mythology and modern fiction. Such entities are sometimes referred to as demigods, although the term "demigod" can also refer to a minor deity, or great mortal hero with god-like valour and skills, who sometimes attains divine ...
Among the demigods in Chinese mythology, Erlang Shen and Chen Xiang are most prominent. In the Journey to the West, the Jade Emperor's younger sister Yaoji is mentioned to have descended to the mortal realm and given birth to a child named Yang Jian. He would eventually grow up to become a deity himself known as Erlang Shen. [20]
Some notable Oceanides include: Asia/Clymene, wife of Iapetus; Clymene, mother of the demigod Phaethon; Clytie, who turned into a heliotropium when Helios left her; Doris, the wife of the sea-god Nereus; Metis, Zeus' first wife, whom Zeus impregnated with Athena and then swallowed; Styx, goddess of the river Styx Prometheus
Parents of demigods in classical mythology (3 C, 2 P) Children of Poseidon (5 C, 134 P) Children of Potamoi (5 C, 59 P) R. Romulus and Remus (1 C, 12 P) Z.
Articles relating to demigods, minor deities, or mortals or immortals who are the offspring of a god and a human, or figures who have attained divine status after death. Subcategories This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total.
The following is a list of mortals in Greek mythology, including heroes, mythical kings, and notable women.In Greek mythology, humans are created by the Titan Prometheus, who fashions them in the likeness of the gods. [1]
Deities & Demigods (abbreviated DDG), [1] alternatively known as Legends & Lore (abbreviated L&L or LL), [1] is a reference book for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game (D&D). The book provides descriptions and game statistics of gods and legendary creatures from various sources in mythology and fiction , and allows dungeon masters ...
Demigods and Culture Heroes. A502. Heroes or demigods as fourth race of men. A510. Origin of the culture hero (demigod). A515.1.1. Twin culture heroes. A521. Culture hero as dupe or trickster. A531. Culture hero (demigod) overcomes monsters.