noun (n)

• model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal(noun.person)

  Synonym:
  ideal, nonesuch, nonpareil, nonsuch, paragon, saint
  

  source: wordnet30
• the elevation of a person (as to the status of a god)(noun.act)

  Synonym:
  deification, exaltation
  

  source: wordnet30
• The act of elevating a mortal to the rank of, and placing him among, "the gods;" deification.(noun)

  source: webster1913