Demon vs Goblin - What's the difference?
demon | goblin |
' a Greek or Roman godling' )
* daimon (''typically only used in the sense of ' inner spirit' or ' personal guardian' )
An evil spirit.
A fallen angel or Satanic divinity; a false god.
One’s inner spirit or genius, a daimon.
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A genius, a lar, the protective spirit or godling of a place, household, or individual.
A foible; a flaw in a person’s character.
Someone of remarkable or diabolical energy or ability.
(figurative) Anything with malevolent effects.
(fantasy literature) A mythical malevolent phantom or grotesque diminutive humanoid; a kobold.
* 1872', , ''The Princess and the '''Goblin ,
* 2006 , Charlotte Bishop, Norty: The Chosen Ones ,
* 2010 , Thom L. Nichols, War: Return of the Elves , Part 1,
* 2010', D. S. Macleod, ''The Middle Times: Rise of the '''Goblin King ,
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As nouns the difference between demon and goblin
is that demon is an evil spirit while goblin is a mythical malevolent phantom or grotesque diminutive humanoid; a kobold.As an initialism GOBLin is
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(wikipedia demon)Alternative forms
* daemon, (typically only used today for the sense ofNoun
(en noun)- The demon of stupidity haunts me whenever I open my mouth.
- He’s a demon at the card tables.
- the demon drink
Usage notes
The original Greek and Roman meanings often employ synonyms or the variant spellings daimon' or ' daemon to differentiate them from the more common ecclesiastical sense.Synonyms
* See alsoSee also
* imp * succubus * vampire * angel * hell * possession * possessed * dragon * werewolf * devil * larva ----goblin
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(wikipedia goblin)Noun
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- At last the goblins' had a chance to rid themselves of one of the troublesome defenders, and two ' goblin warriors snatched the opportunity.
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- The goblin shifted the two younger ones closer to him. It looked like he was hiding behind them, using them as a shield.
- The goblin looked pure evil. His eyes were brown.
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- I shall send another entourage of goblins' back here to Desput with the '''goblins'''’ new ally the Pixy! These creatures deserve the same respect as any other ' goblin .
Snakes and ladders, passage=Risk is everywhere. From tabloid headlines insisting that coffee causes cancer (yesterday, of course, it cured it) to stern government warnings about alcohol and driving, the world is teeming with goblins . For each one there is a frighteningly precise measurement of just how likely it is to jump from the shadows and get you.}}
