List Of People Who Have Been Considered Deities
This is a list of those notable human beings who were considered deities by themselves or others. The list distinguishes people who claimed divinity or were worshipped as deities during their lifetimes, and examples of individuals who were deified posthumously (hero cult). For people considered Avatars in Hinduism, see list of people who have been considered avatars.
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