Cacodaemonic

/ˌkækoʊdɪˈmɑːnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to evil spirits or demons; having demonic qualities or characteristics.

Etymology

From 'cacodaemon' + '-ic' suffix. This variant spelling offers another way to express the same demonological concept in classical and medieval discourse.

Kelly Says

This adjective appears frequently in Renaissance literature and early English translations of classical texts, creating a fascinating historical record of how educated Europeans pictured the supernatural world.

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