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[[File:Karl Jones Halloween 2009.jpg| | [[File:Karl Jones Halloween 2009.jpg|250px|thumb|[[Karl Jones (nonfiction)|Karl Jones]] in demon costume, Halloween 2009.]]A '''demon''' (from Koine Greek δαιμόνιον ''daimonion''), or fiend is a supernatural, often malevolent being prevalent in religion, occultism, literature, fiction, mythology and folklore. See also [[Monster (nonfiction)|Monster]]. | ||
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. | ||
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== In the News == | == In the News == | ||
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File:Thugs strangling traveller.jpg|link=Criminal (nonfiction)|Demon-hunters [[Predation (nonfiction)|capture their prey]]. One hunter grips the | File:Do Not Tease Monster by Karl Jones 800x600.jpg|link=Do Not Tease Monster|'''''[[Do Not Tease Monster]]''''' is an digitally modified drawing by Karl Jones. | ||
File:Waking the Slate.jpg|link=The Waking of the Slate|[[The Waking of the Slate|Slate-Waker]] hired to frighten off | |||
File:Diablo III cover.png|Cover art for ''Diablo III'' possessed by | File:Egon Rhodomunde.jpg|link=Egon Rhodomunde|Arms dealer and rival gem detective [[Egon Rhodomunde]] accused of signing deal with alleged crime boss [[Baron Zersetzung]], feeding human victims to demons in exchange for life-extending [[time crystals (nonfiction)]]. | ||
File:Kylix_demon_620_BC.jpg|Winged snake-tailed | |||
File:Zahhak is nailed to wall of cave in Mount Damavand.jpg|link=Zahhak (nonfiction)|[[Zahhak (nonfiction)|Zahhak]] nailed to cave wall, vows a terrible revenge. | File:Thugs strangling traveller.jpg|link=Criminal (nonfiction)|Demon-hunters [[Predation (nonfiction)|capture their prey]]. One hunter grips the Demon's feet, another its hands, while the third weaves a sacred ligature around the Demon's neck. | ||
File:William_Blake_-_Sconfitta_-_Frontispiece_to_The_Song_of_Los.jpg|Writer-Sorceror [[Roger Zelazny]] (working with Artist-Engineer [[William Blake]]) conjures a [[Venn diagram]] against an unnamed Demon. | |||
File:Waking the Slate.jpg|link=The Waking of the Slate|[[The Waking of the Slate|Slate-Waker]] hired to frighten off Demons, gives good value for dollar. | |||
File:Diablo III cover.png|Cover art for ''Diablo III'' possessed by Demons, say Demons in possession of ''Diablo III'' cover art. | |||
File:Kylix_demon_620_BC.jpg|Winged snake-tailed Demon tired of vessel, seeks new challenges. | |||
File:Zahhak is nailed to wall of cave in Mount Damavand.jpg|link=Zahhak (nonfiction)|[[Zahhak (nonfiction)|Zahhak]] nailed to cave wall, vows a terrible revenge. "He'll get his revenge" vows [[Abomynous]]. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Fiction cross-reference == | == Fiction cross-reference == | ||
* [[Carnevale Tenebre]] | |||
* [[Gnomon algorithm]] | |||
* [[Gnomon Chronicles]] | |||
* [[Hemogorgon]] | |||
Categories: | |||
* [[:Category:Demons]] | |||
== Nonfiction cross-reference == | == Nonfiction cross-reference == | ||
* [[Demonic composition (nonfiction)]] | |||
* [[Monster (nonfiction)]] | * [[Monster (nonfiction)]] | ||
External links: | External links: | ||
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[[Category:Nonfiction (nonfiction)]] | [[Category:Nonfiction (nonfiction)]] | ||
[[Category:Monsters (nonfiction)]] | |||
[[Category:Religion (nonfiction)]] | [[Category:Religion (nonfiction)]] | ||
[[Category:Creatures (series)]] | |||
Latest revision as of 04:49, 11 September 2021
A demon (from Koine Greek δαιμόνιον daimonion), or fiend is a supernatural, often malevolent being prevalent in religion, occultism, literature, fiction, mythology and folklore. See also Monster.
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.
In the News
Do Not Tease Monster is an digitally modified drawing by Karl Jones.
Arms dealer and rival gem detective Egon Rhodomunde accused of signing deal with alleged crime boss Baron Zersetzung, feeding human victims to demons in exchange for life-extending time crystals (nonfiction).
Demon-hunters capture their prey. One hunter grips the Demon's feet, another its hands, while the third weaves a sacred ligature around the Demon's neck.
Writer-Sorceror Roger Zelazny (working with Artist-Engineer William Blake) conjures a Venn diagram against an unnamed Demon.
Slate-Waker hired to frighten off Demons, gives good value for dollar.
Cover art for Diablo III possessed by Demons, say Demons in possession of Diablo III cover art.
Winged snake-tailed Demon tired of vessel, seeks new challenges.
Fiction cross-reference
Categories:
Nonfiction cross-reference
External links: