Apollyon
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- proper noun
- /əˈpɑliˌɑn/
- Literature
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Apollyon
- The villagers believed that Apollyon would bring chaos if they did not appease him.
Examples
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For instance, 'Abaddon' (Hebrew) is 'Apollyon' (Greek) in Rev. 9:11.
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For standing beside the pool with his back to Pilgrim was Apollyon, and at the feet of Apollyon, with his head cleaved in, was Compassionate.
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Have you been at war with Apollyon?
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These are the atrocities of Apollyon.
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And Apollyon gloated and laughed over the body, saying, "You did good work for me, brother, but I can take over now."
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For standing beside the pool with his back to Pilgrim was Apollyon, and at the feet of Apollyon, with his head cleaved in, was Compassionate.
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And after Apollyon had gone away some distance, Pilgrim approached the pool and turned over the body; underneath it was a pouch or wallet, with some papers and oddments within it.
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In the book of Revelation, Apollyon is depicted as a terrifying figure symbolizing destruction.
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Many ancient texts describe Apollyon as the chief demon responsible for leading the fallen angels.
Synonyms
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A powerful evil being in stories, games, or religious texts
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A spirit of evil in the ancient Persian religion that opposes the god of good
A harmful spirit that can take control of people and cause harm
Surface Forms
Etymology
Apollyon in the Bible comes from Greek and matches the Hebrew name Abaddon, both meaning 'destruction' or 'destroyer'. So Apollyon is the name given to a destroying angel, which is why it stands for chaos and ruin.