Hero-worshipped (8)
I believe the answer is:
idolised
'hero-worshipped' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for idolised that I've seen before include "placed on a pedestal" , "Hero-worshipped" , "Worshipped, say graven image" , "Revered, greatly loved" , "Adored and worshipped" .)