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What is a term for a mythological god or goddess?

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One man's mythology is another man's religion. There is no term to distinguish between mythological gods and real ones. In any case, they are just called gods or goddesses. Although synonyms do exist. A god can also be called a deity, a divinity, or a demi-urge.

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