daimon

• Ein übernatürliches Wesen oder Geist, oft böse oder dämonisch, das in Mythologie und Religion mit dunklen Mächten assoziiert wird; auch ein innerer Geist oder eine inspirierende Kraft.

A noun referring to an evil supernatural being or spirit, often associated with malevolent forces in mythology and religion.

1. Evil supernatural beingC1formal

   A malevolent spirit or demon, often considered an evil supernatural entity.

   Böser übernatürlicher Geist

   • In ancient folklore, a daimon was often blamed for misfortunes.
   • The story described a daimon that haunted the old castle.
   • He felt as if a daimon was whispering dark thoughts into his ear.

   Synonymedemondevilevil spiritfiend

   Antonymeangelguardiansaint