In medieval folklore and fantasy, an offspring of a demon and a human, similar to a cambion in demonology.
From Medieval Latin 'cambion,' of uncertain origin, possibly influenced by Romance language terms. The word gained prominence in English fantasy and gaming literature.
Cambion is a perfect example of how forgotten medieval folklore lives on in modern fantasy games and novels. D&D players know cambions as demonic hybrids, but the term goes back centuries to real theological debates!
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