daemon

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • a genius loci, a lar, the protective spirit or godling of a place or household
  • (astrology) the 11th of the 12 astrological signs of the zodiac
  • (ecclesiastical) a demon

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek δαίμων (god, divine power, goddess, dispenser, protective spirit, guardian spirit, genius, a god, demon, tutelary deity, destiny, deity, spirit).

Origin

Ancient Greek

δαίμων

Gloss

god, divine power, goddess, dispenser, protective spirit, guardian spirit, genius, a god, demon, tutelary deity, destiny, deity, spirit

Concept
Semantic Field

Religion and belief

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

神

Emoji
⛩️ ⛪️ 🕋 🕌 🕍 🤲

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