agathodemon
|a-ga-tho-de-mon|
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/ˌæɡəθoʊˈdiːmən/
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/ˌæɡəθəˈdiːmən/
benevolent spirit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agathodemon' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'agathos' meaning 'good' and 'daimon' meaning 'spirit' or 'demon'.
Historical Evolution
'Agathodemon' was used in ancient Greek texts to describe a benevolent spirit, and it has retained this meaning in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'good spirit' in ancient Greek, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/29 01:51