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In [[mythology]], a '''demi-god''' is the child of a mortal human and a god. In [[Greek]] mythology, the gods (particularly [[Zeus]]) were said to have numerous affairs with mortals, resulting in many demi-gods being born; some of the most well-known are [[Hercules]], [[Theseus]] and [[Perseus]]. Greek demi-gods tended to live among men, but showed their divine origin through superhuman attributes such as strength, courage or (in the case of [[Orpheus]]) musical talent.
In [[mythology]], a '''demi-god''' is the child of a mortal human and a god. In [[Greek]] mythology, the gods (particularly [[Zeus]]) were said to have numerous affairs with mortals, resulting in the births of many demi-gods; some of the most well-known are [[Hercules]], [[Theseus]] and [[Perseus]]. Greek demi-gods tended to live among men, but showed their divine origin through superhuman attributes such as strength, courage or (in the case of [[Orpheus]]) musical talent.
Some mythical beasts, eg [[Pegasus]] were the offspring of gods and other beings. While these could be considered demi-gods, as they are half-god, they are not usually categorized as such.
Some mythical beasts, e.g. [[Pegasus]] were the offspring of gods and other beings. While these could be considered demi-gods, as they are half-god, they are not usually categorized as such because they lack the necessary human lineage.
It should be noted that [[Jesus Christ]] is ''not'' considered a demi-god; rather, [[Christian]]s believe that He is fully [[God]] and fully man at the same time. This matter was a source of much debate during the early centuries of the church, and some [[heresies]] may have contended that Christ was similar in nature to a demi-god; however, this is not a prevailing view in the present day.
It should be noted that [[Jesus Christ]] is ''not'' considered a demi-god; rather, [[Christian]]s believe that He is fully [[God]] and fully man at the same time. This matter was a source of much debate during the early centuries of the church, and some [[heresies]] may have contended that Christ was similar in nature to a demi-god; however, this is not a prevailing view in the present day.
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