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Superman's original name was Kal-El, or Swift God. His father's name was Jor-El. Superman was clearly drawn as a modern-day god.

"This Month in Moses: How the Superhero of the Bible Became an American Pop Icon" by Bruce Feiler, www.huffingtonpost.com. September 22, 2010.
Superman's original name was Kal-El, or Swift God. His father's name was Jor-El. Superman was clearly drawn as a modern-day god.