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Demogorgon

Demogorgon

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A mysterious, terrifying underworld god in old Greek stories linked to darkness and secrets
  • proper noun
  • /ˌdɛməˈɡɔrɡən/
  • Literature
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  • In ancient writings, Demogorgon was revered as a formidable deity of the underworld and darkness.

Examples

  • The ancient Greeks feared Demogorgon, believing he held the power to reveal the hidden truths of the dark realms.

  • Many rituals were conducted to appease Demogorgon, invoking him to grant protection from the unseen forces.

  • And ye of the grave whose rest we have defiled, ye sleepers in the eternal night, obey the will of Lucifer, of Demogorgon, of all the lords of hell.

    Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things (1972)

Synonyms

Hades
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  • Literature
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The god in Greek myths who rules the place of the dead

is a mysterious primordial presence rather than an ordinary ruling figure
Dis
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  • Literature
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The Roman god who rules the world of the dead

is a primordial mysterious figure linked to darkness rather than a named Roman ruler
Erebus
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  • Literature
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A Greek god of darkness who lives in the underworld

is a more mysterious and terrifying primordial figure linked to secrecy

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Demogorgon is a name from medieval stories for a mysterious and terrifying god of the underworld. A helpful way to remember it is to see it as a mix of demon ('evil spirit') and Gorgon ('terrible monster'), so the name brings to mind a hidden, frightening power.