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daimonic en · ADJ

Etymology

From daimon + -ic; from Latin demon (“spirit”), originally from Ancient Greek δαίμων (daímōn, “a god, goddess, divine power, genius, guardian spirit”). Doublet of demonic.

Meanings

  1. In the way of a daimon; befitting a demon; fiendish.
  2. Motivated by a spiritual force or genius; inspired.

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daimonic en · NOUN

Etymology

From daimon + -ic; from Latin demon (“spirit”), originally from Ancient Greek δαίμων (daímōn, “a god, goddess, divine power, genius, guardian spirit”). Doublet of demonic.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) The unrest that exists in us all which forces us into the unknown, leading to self-destruction and/or self-discovery.
  2. (qualifier:spirituality, uncountable) The journey and transition from innocence to experience; part of the process of individuation.
  3. (uncountable) The place where light and dark meet.