Cacodaemonial

/ˌkækoʊdɪˈmoʊniəl/ adjective

Definition

Of, relating to, or characteristic of a cacodaemon or evil spirit.

Etymology

From 'cacodaemon' + '-ial' suffix. This adjectival form allowed describing things, places, or actions as demonic in nature.

Kelly Says

Medieval monastery libraries are filled with descriptions of 'cacodaemonial disturbances'—wild supernatural events that today we'd explain through earthquakes, animal attacks, or mass hysteria!

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