Demon vs Mandragora - What's the difference?
demon | mandragora |
' 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.
Mandrake; often specifically mandrake root, traditionally used as a narcotic
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As a noun demon
is demon.As a proper noun mandragora is
.demon
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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 ----mandragora
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