noun
- plural of daimon; in ancient Greek religion and philosophy, supernatural beings or spirits that serve as intermediaries between gods and humans
Usage: classical mythology; philosophy
Examples
- The ancient Greeks believed daimons could influence human fate.
- Socrates claimed to be guided by his personal daimon.
- In Plato’s philosophy, daimons were divine messengers.
- The temple was said to be inhabited by protective daimons.
- Greek literature often depicted daimons as both helpful and harmful.
- Scholars study the role of daimons in ancient religious practices.