daemon

• Существительное, обозначающее злое сверхъестественное существо или, в мифологии, человека, который является частью смертного и частью бога.

A noun referring to an evil supernatural being, or in mythology, a person who is part mortal and part god.

1. Evil supernatural beingB2formal

   A malevolent spirit or demon, often associated with causing harm or mischief.

   Злой сверхъестественный дух

   • The ancient texts described a daemon that haunted the forest.
   • In folklore, a daemon could possess a person and control their actions.
   • The hero fought a powerful daemon to save the village.

   Синонимыcacodemondemondevilevil spiritfiend

   Антонимыangel

2. Mythological beingB2formal

   A being in Greek mythology that is intermediate between mortals and gods, often serving as a guardian spirit or guide.

   Демон

   • Socrates spoke of his personal daemon, a divine inner voice.
   • In ancient myths, a daemon could be a benevolent spirit watching over a person.
   • The hero was guided by a daemon who was part mortal and part god.

   Синонимыdaimondemongeniusguardian spiritspirit