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** Of course, it might also remove the Astronomicon, destroying the Imperium, so nobody wants to take the risk. He's really closer to the Eldar gods than any of the other deities though; as the Chaos and Ork gods have no physical presence and the C'Tan are more of Sufficiently Advanced Aliens.
* Like the Emperor, the Man-God Sigmar in ''{{Warhammer}}'' is an ascended mortal; while it is heavily implied that the gods Myrmidia and Ranald may be as well.
* Like the Emperor, the Man-God Sigmar in ''{{Warhammer}}'' is an ascended mortal; while it is heavily implied that the gods Myrmidia and Ranald may be as well.
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Not this trope; they\'re Deus Est Machina.
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* The Archai of ''OrionsArm'' are effectively god-like beings which have ultimately human origins.
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* The Lifemaker/Mage of the Beginning in ''MahouSenseiNegima,'' as can probably be guessed from the name, is the creator of the Magical World and presumably its first inhabitants. The Lifemaker is over two thousand years old, immensely powerful, immortal and is referred to as the god of the Magical World, though he was presumably once human.
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* [[{{Naruto}} Orochimaru]] counts as a demon of human origin, though he fancies himself this. He ''used'' to be a regular human, but somewhere along the line became a [[EldritchAbomination snake demon]].
* [[{{Bleach}} Aizen.]] Though he is most assuredly of the GodIsEvil variety.
* [[{{Bleach}} Aizen.]] Though he is most assuredly of the GodIsEvil variety.
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* Rosalina from ''SuperMarioGalaxy'' was originally an ordinary girl before she became the supreme deity of the Marioverse.
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* WonderWoman became the Goddess of Truth for a short while after she was killed in action and the Greek gods decided to reward her for her devotion. However she was ''too'' good to be a god, using her new powers more to help people than gain worshipers, so they eventually demoted her back to mortal superhero.
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** Particularly disturbing (or tragic, {{YMMV}}) example is to be found in Cas, [[DivineRanks Demigod]] of Spite from the aptly-named ''Heroes of Horror'' supplement. He was denied justice in mortal life, and his hatred was massive enough to exalt himself to godhood. This Baphomet-like figure grants power to exact spite ([[DealWithTheDevil at a price]]), not unlike [[JigokuShoujo Enma Ai]].
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* The elevation of Yurie, the title character of {{Kamichu}} to divine status in much the same way as listed in Myth below, kick starts the plot and her learning how to deal with her new status is a significant point in many episodes.
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* In ChineseMythology, humans were frequently promoted to godhood in the CelestialBureaucracy.
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* In ''{{Kagerou}}'', the goddess Tcaolin fits this trope, which separates her from the other Old Gods.
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* ''TheMalazanBookOfTheFallen'' has quite a few thanks to how Ascendancy can take place. [[spoiler: Ganoes Paran and Itkovian to name but two examples]].
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->- Conversation in {{Tron}}, between two faithful computer programs who defy the FlatEarthAtheist regime that claim humans to be nothing more then a superstitious myth.
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* Earth's god in Dragon Ball falls into this category, where essentially anyone strong and pure of heart can qualify for the role. The current god even considers giving it to [[IdiotHero Son Goku]] at one point.
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* {{Watchmen}} averts this during the actual storyline. Dr Manhattan claims that he is not a God and that he doesn't like people. At the end, however, he has changed his mind: He likes people after all, so maybe he'll create some as his next project.
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* {{Watchmen}} ''{{Watchmen}}'' averts this during the actual storyline. Dr Manhattan claims that he is not a God and that he doesn't like people. At the end, however, he has changed his mind: He likes people after all, so maybe he'll create some as his next project.
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* The ForgottenRealms setting of DungeonsAndDragons contains several gods who were once human, but ascended to replace other gods who had died. Examples include Kelemvor and Mystra who were adventurers until their ascensions during the Time of Troubles.
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* The ForgottenRealms ''ForgottenRealms'' setting of DungeonsAndDragons ''DungeonsAndDragons'' contains several gods who were once human, but ascended to replace other gods who had died. Examples include Kelemvor and Mystra who were adventurers until their ascensions during the Time of Troubles.
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* The GalacticCivilizations backstory has a human go back in time and become involved in the creation of the universe. His influence also creates the Altarians.
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* Dr. Sepulveda, creator of the digital world ''{{Darwinia}}'', is worshipped as a god by its inhabitants after accidently linking a webcam to the program and having his image displayed in their sky.
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* In OrderOfTheStick, The Dark One as well as the Elven Gods was once ordinary mortals.
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* In the ''[[TortallUniverse Immortals]]'' quartet, [[spoiler:Sarai, Daine's mother]], a mortal, dies and goes to the Realms of the Gods to join her husband [[spoiler:Weiryn]]. Since only gods are allowed to live in the Realms, she is granted a place among the minor gods and becomes the Green Lady, a patroness of healing and childbirth.
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* In ''{{Warhammer 40000}}'', the Emperor has many characteristics in common with the Chaos Gods, and seems to be about as powerful as them. It is suggested that if He ever dies, He will become a full deity.
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* TronLegacy: (I'll expand the example later. For now, I'll just reuse the example from GodIsFlawed)
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* Earth's god in Dragon Ball falls into this category, where essentially anyone strong and pure of heart can qualify for the role. The current god even considers giving it to [[IdiotHero Son Goku]] at one point.
* Earth's god in Dragon Ball falls into this category, where essentially anyone strong and pure of heart can qualify for the role. The current god even considers giving it to [[IdiotHero Son Goku]] at one point.
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* [[TheElderScrolls ALMSIVI]]
** Also Talos.
** Also Talos.
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* [[TheElderScrolls ALMSIVI]]
The Tribunal in ''TheElderScrolls'' series, which is a plot point in ''Morrowind''. [[spoiler: And their godhood fades again after the Nerevarine destroys their source of power and reveals their religion for what it is.]]
** AlsoTalos.Tiber Septim, also known as Talos ([[IHaveManyNames and about a dozen other things]]), who achieved apotheosis and became one of the [[strike: Eight]] Nine Divines.
** Also
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* The ''{{Exalted}}'' of the game of the same name are humans given divine powers that allow them to exceed not only gods, but the creators of their world. The [[Green Sun Princes AntiAntiChrist]] can also become full on Primordials or [[Devil-Tigers FaustianRebellion]], elevating them to the status of world-makers and shakers without losing the common touch.
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* The ''{{Exalted}}'' of the game of the same name are humans given divine powers that allow them to exceed not only gods, but the creators of their world. The [[Green [[AntiAntiChrist Green Sun Princes AntiAntiChrist]] Princes]] can also become full on Primordials or [[Devil-Tigers FaustianRebellion]], [[FaustianRebellion Devil-Tigers]], elevating them to the status of world-makers and shakers without losing the common touch.
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* The ''{{Exalted}}'' of the game of the same name are humans given divine powers that allow them to exceed not only gods, but the creators of their world. The [[Green Sun Princes AntiAntiChrist]] can also become full on Primordials or [[Devil-Tigers FaustianRebellion]], elevating them to the status of world-makers and shakers without losing the common touch.
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** We also have cases like ''{{Mistborn}}'s'' Lord Ruler and ''{{Warbreaker}}'s'' Returned, where humans attain a state that is considered divine by various groups in-universe, though they're not gods in the cosmic sense.
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** ''{{Pathfinder}}'' likewise has Caiden Caylien, god of adventurers, freedom, and booze. He became a god by getting ''[[WhatDidIDoLastNight really drunk]]'' and partaking in a life-threatening test of ascension. He passed.
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** ''{{Pathfinder}}'' likewise has Caiden Caylien, Cayden Cailien, god of adventurers, freedom, and booze. He became a god by getting ''[[WhatDidIDoLastNight really drunk]]'' and partaking in a life-threatening test of ascension. He passed.
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** ''{{Pathfinder}}'' likewise has Caiden Caylien, god of adventurers, freedom, and booze. He became a god by getting ''[[WhatDidIDoLastNight really drunk]]'' and partaking in a life-threatening test of ascension. He passed.
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In either a setting where [[GodsNeedPrayerBadly gods are powered by the faith of their followers]], it may be possible for a mortal to ascend to godhood with sufficient worship. The classic example is a hero so renowned that the common people pray to him or her for aid.
In any case, the trope name use the word "[[WhatMeasureIsANonHuman human]]" in a very broad sense - [[OurElvesAreBetter Fantasy creatures]] can be included.
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** Also Talos.
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** In the "default" setting of 3.0/3.5, St. Cuthbert and Vecna are both ascended mortals. (Well, ascended undead in Vecna's case.)
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* ''TheGodsOfArrKelaan'' were passengers on a spaceship ([[spoiler: and the SpacePirates that attacked it]]) which crashed on a strange planet that's apparently in a different universe entirely. Long story short, they're PhysicalGods now.
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* ''TheGodsOfArrKelaan'' were passengers on a spaceship ([[spoiler: and the SpacePirates that attacked it]]) which crashed on a strange planet that's apparently in a different universe entirely. Long story short, they're PhysicalGods now.
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If the DeityOfHumanOrigin is the creator of the world/universe, then it's another one then than the one he grew up in... Unless he's in a StableTimeLoop, of course.
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