divinity; godhead; divine nature
Refers to the quality or state of being a god, or the divine essence of a deity. Often used in theological or mythological contexts.
Ancient kings were sometimes granted divinity after death.
In this myth, the hero attains godhead and ascends to heaven.
deification; apotheosis
Compound of 神 (shin, 'god') and 格 (kaku, 'status; rank; character'). The combination yields the meaning 'divine status or nature'.