Hero accepting elevation as god (5)
I believe the answer is:
cupid
'god' is the definition.
(Roman love god)
'hero accepting elevation as' is the wordplay.
'hero' becomes 'cid' (I've seen this in other clues).
'accepting' is an insertion indicator (inserted letters are accepted).
'elevation as' becomes 'up' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'cid' going around 'up' is 'CUPID'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for cupid that I've seen before include "heathen god" , "Cherubic symbol for love" , "Roman Eros" , "Boy symbol of love" , "a help to Santa" .)