Demon
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In religion, folklore, and mythology a demon (or daemon, dæmon, daimon from Greek: δαίμων [ðaïmon]) is a supernatural being that has generally been described as a malevolent spirit, and in Christian terms it is generally understood as a Fallen angel, formerly of God. A demon is frequently depicted as a force that may be conjured and insecurely controlled. The "good" demon in recent use is largely a literary device (e.g., Maxwell's demon), though references to good demons can be found in Hesiod and Shakespeare. In common language, to "demonize" a person means to characterize or portray them as evil, or as the source of evil.
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See also
- Archdemon
- Classification of demons
- Christian demonology
- Demonic possession
- Demonization
- Demons (Dostoevsky novel)
- Demonolatry
- Fiend
- Folk devil
- Imp
- List of theological demons
- List of fictional demons
- Names of the demons
- Oni
- Saint Michael
- Satanism
- Spiritual warfare
- Unconscious embodiment
- Vampire
- Yaoguai
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