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daimonion

9.9

A harmful spirit that can take control of people and cause harm

noun
/ˌdaɪməˈniːən/

Literature

: demonio

In the ancient text, a daimonion was believed to possess those who strayed from the faith.

Examples

The villagers feared the presence of a daimonion after several unexplained events occurred.
Scholars debate whether the term daimonion refers to a specific type of spirit or a general evil force.
A daimonion lurks in the shadows.
Don't fear the daimonion!
In early Christian writings, the term daimonion is often associated with malevolent forces described as evil spirits.
The ancient texts frequently depict a daimonion as a source of temptation and moral corruption.
Many believers argue that the daimonion possesses individuals, leading them towards destructive behavior.

Synonyms

daimon

vsdaimonion

Literature

1 9.9

A spirit in old Greek stories that harms or tricks people

is an explicitly evil spirit in early Christian and New Testament texts

shedim

vsdaimonion

Literature

9.9

Spirits in Jewish stories that often play tricks or hurt people

is described in early Christian texts as an explicitly evil spirit

Antonyms

angel

881 1.8

A religious being with wings believed to bring messages or help from God

good spirit

Literature

4 7.8

A kind spirit that protects people and brings good luck

How Harmful

daimonion

Literature

9.9

demon

Offensive

106 5.1

spirit

527 7.0

Surface Forms

daimonion singular

daimonions plural

Etymology

Daimonion was later used in early Christian writings for an 'evil spirit'. It comes from the same Greek root daimon and is related to the English word demon, which is why daimonion can mean a harmful or possessing spirit.