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| − | A '''demon''' (from Koine Greek δαιμόνιον daimonion) | + | A '''demon''' (from Koine Greek δαιμόνιον ''daimonion'') is a supernatural, often malevolent being prevalent in [[religion]], [[occultism]], [[literature]], [[fiction]], [[mythology]] and [[folklore]]. |
== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The original Greek word daimon does not carry the negative connotation initially understood by implementation of the Koine δαιμόνιον (''daimonion''), and later ascribed to any cognate words sharing the root. | + | The original Greek word ''daimon'' does not carry the negative connotation initially understood by implementation of the [[Koine]] δαιμόνιον (''daimonion''), and later ascribed to any cognate words sharing the root. |
| − | In Ancient Near Eastern religions as well as in the Abrahamic traditions, including ancient and medieval Christian demonology, a demon is considered an unclean spirit, a fallen angel, or a spirit of unknown type which may cause demonic possession, calling for an exorcism. | + | In Ancient Near Eastern religions as well as in the Abrahamic traditions, including ancient and medieval [[Christian demonology]], a demon is considered an unclean spirit, a [[fallen angel]], or a spirit of unknown type which may cause [[demonic possession]], calling for an [[exorcism]]. |
| − | In Western occultism and Renaissance magic, which grew out of an amalgamation of Greco-Roman magic, Jewish Aggadah and Christian demonology, a demon is believed to be a spiritual entity that may be conjured and controlled. | + | In Western occultism and Renaissance magic, which grew out of an amalgamation of [[Greco-Roman magic]], [[Jewish Aggadah]] and Christian demonology, a demon is believed to be a spiritual entity that may be conjured and controlled. |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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| + | * [[Literature]] | ||
| + | * [[Religion]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 12:20, 28 April 2016
A demon (from Koine Greek δαιμόνιον daimonion) is a supernatural, often malevolent being prevalent in religion, occultism, literature, fiction, mythology and folklore.
Description
The original Greek word daimon does not carry the negative connotation initially understood by implementation of the Koine δαιμόνιον (daimonion), and later ascribed to any cognate words sharing the root.
In Ancient Near Eastern religions as well as in the Abrahamic traditions, including ancient and medieval Christian demonology, a demon is considered an unclean spirit, a fallen angel, or a spirit of unknown type which may cause demonic possession, calling for an exorcism.
In Western occultism and Renaissance magic, which grew out of an amalgamation of Greco-Roman magic, Jewish Aggadah and Christian demonology, a demon is believed to be a spiritual entity that may be conjured and controlled.
See also
External links
- Demon @ Wikipedia
