When is something a god?

Too many points to address, or maybe you just wanted quick answers?In short, I think we create god(s) to explain that which we don't understand.Anything descriptive about a god is up to the creator(s).If you want to have the best then you create the best i.e. 3 O's and immortality...who can beat that?

Or, more recently Cortez and Montezuma, and they were in the same era.

This might be kind of sketchy, but how about when Akenhaten was Pharoah...or was that truly monotheisitc for the short amount of time? I just remember the very general idea. What about Jehovah and Lucifer?...Is this not the conqueror writing history?

But, many do even if, as has been argued, that means certain things that are unpalatable must be acknowledged....such as sin/evil. Maybe that's why christianity is popular because you only have to work really hard through one life to save yourself. The difference between watching a long boring movie versus a short cartoon (dramatization).

Well, I think human psychology dictates that at some point the physicality of a god is essential. Whether it is an appearance to someone you trust, an appearance to yourself, OR an idol (for christian's an effigy).To address the other scenario I would say that's what Pharoahs, for one, were supposed to be.