noun
- the act or process of treating or regarding someone or something as a god or as divine
- the state of being made a god or treated as a god
Examples
- The deification of ancient rulers was common in many civilizations.
- Some fans engage in the deification of celebrities, treating them as infallible.
- The deification of nature in Romantic poetry elevated the natural world to spiritual importance.
- Religious texts describe the deification of saints in Christian tradition.
- The emperor's deification was a political strategy to consolidate power.
- Modern society sometimes participates in the deification of wealth and success.