apotheosis

mastery
UK /əˌpɒθ.iːˈəʊ.sɪs/ US /əˌpɑ.θiˈoʊ.sɪs/noun

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Which meaning of 'apotheosis' best matches the usage in the sentence?

As a former mortal who underwent apotheosis, Hercules was important to the emperors.