Godhood

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of divinity: the state of being a god or God. uncountable, usually

Example

More examples

"Knowledge of the self is the descent to hell which opens the way to godhood."

Etymology

From Middle English *godhod, from Old English godhād, equivalent to god + -hood. Compare godhead and Dutch godheid as well as German Gottheit.

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