daimon
dai·mon
daimon · daimons · daimones
Synonym of demon, particularly asSynonym of demon, particularly as
UK/ˈdʌɪməʊn/US/ˈdaɪˌmoʊn/
Meaning
2 sensesSynonym of demon, particularly as
Synonym of demon, particularly as
(Greek)A tutelary deity or spirit that watches over a person or place.
More definitions
- an evil supernatural being
Origin
A modern romanization of Ancient Greek δαίμων (daímōn, “the one who divides, dispenser, tuA modern romanization of Ancient Greek δαίμων (daímōn, “the one who divides, dispenser, tutelary deity”), intended to distinguish its ancient Greek sense from later conceptions of demons. Compare Ancient Greek Λᾰκεδαίμων (Lăkedaímōn, “Laconian dispenser”).
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