Demonland

/ˈdɛmənˌlænd/ noun

Definition

A fictional or mythological place where demons dwell; the realm or kingdom of demons.

Etymology

From demon + land (Old English 'land' meaning earth or territory). This compound follows the English pattern of creating place names by combining inhabitants with territory (like England, Iceland, Poland).

Kelly Says

Demonland appears in ancient literature and modern fantasy because humans have always imagined demons as inhabiting a specific geography—from Mesopotamian underworlds to Dante's Inferno, we locate evil spatially to make it less chaotic and frightening.

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