daimon

Betekenis (Engels)

1. Synonym of demon, particularly as
2. (Greek) Synonym of demon, particularly as

Synoniemen

daemon

demon

devil

fiend

genius

Vertalingen

démon

génie

🧞

diable

dia

Diable

demone

demonio

diavolo

cão

🐕

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ˈdʌɪməʊn/

Etymologie (Engels)

Verwant aan Oudgrieks: Λᾰκεδαίμων

In summary

A modern romanization of Ancient Greek δαίμων (daímōn, “the one who divides, dispenser, tutelary deity”), intended to distinguish its ancient Greek sense from later conceptions of demons. Compare Ancient Greek Λᾰκεδαίμων (Lăkedaímōn, “Laconian dispenser”).