daemon
'dēmən/
noun
plural noun: daemons
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(in ancient Greek belief) a divinity or supernatural being of a nature between gods and humans.
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an inner or attendant spirit or inspiring force.
synonyms:
numen, genius, genius loci, inspiring force, attendant spirit, tutelary spirit, demon
"it must have been a magnificent daemon that inhabited the heart and soul of this artist"
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archaic spelling of demon.
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