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A '''Demon''' was an evil creature in the mythology of the [[human]]s, although similar [[god|deities]] appeared in the religions of races such as the [[Kaled]]s and the [[Draconian]]s. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Satan Pit]]'') They were generally depicted as being [[humanoid]]s, often with horns.
A '''Demon''' was an evil creature in the mythology of the [[human]]s, although similar [[god|deities]] appeared in the religions of races such as the [[Kaled]]s and the [[Draconian]]s. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Satan Pit]]'') They were generally depicted as being [[humanoid]]s, often with horns.


==Demonic Beings==
== Demonic Beings ==
===Self-Described Demons===
=== Self-Described Demons ===
*[[The Destroyer]] was an entity from another universe who unwillingly served [[Morgaine]]. The Destroyer had a vulnerability to [[silver]] which enabled Morgaine to chain him with manacles made of it. When shot with silver bullets fired by [[Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart]], the Destroyer was apparently killed. ([[DW]]: ''[[Battlefield]]'')
* [[The Destroyer]] was an entity from another universe who unwillingly served [[Morgaine]]. The Destroyer had a vulnerability to [[silver]] which enabled Morgaine to chain him with manacles made of it. When shot with silver bullets fired by [[Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart]], the Destroyer was apparently killed. ([[DW]]: ''[[Battlefield]]'')


*[[The Beast]] ([[DW]]: ''[[The Impossible Planet]]'' / ''[[The Satan Pit]]'') and his son [[Abaddon]] ([[TW]]: ''[[End of Days]]'') were ancient individuals from the previous universe who were sealed away to protect the current universe.
* [[The Beast]] ([[DW]]: ''[[The Impossible Planet]]'' / ''[[The Satan Pit]]'') and his son [[Abaddon]] ([[TW]]: ''[[End of Days]]'') were ancient individuals from the previous universe who were sealed away to protect the current universe.
*Abaddon also fought against another demon who resembled him, [[Pwccm]]. ([[TWN]]: ''[[The Twilight Streets]]'')
* Abaddon also fought against another demon who resembled him, [[Pwccm]]. ([[TWN]]: ''[[The Twilight Streets]]'')


:''[[The Destroyer]], [[The Beast]] and [[Abaddon]] all share similarities. All three fit the depiction of demons and the Destroyer said he wished to "devour" [[Earth]]. Abaddon has the alternative name of "the Destroyer".''
:''[[The Destroyer]], [[The Beast]] and [[Abaddon]] all share similarities. All three fit the depiction of demons and the Destroyer said he wished to "devour" [[Earth]]. Abaddon has the alternative name of "the Destroyer".''


===Evil Entities===
=== Evil Entities ===
*The [[Mara]] had some of the powers of demons, include the ability to possess bodies. ([[DW]]: ''[[Kinda (TV story)|Kinda]]'', ''[[Snakedance]]'')
* The [[Mara]] had some of the powers of demons, include the ability to possess bodies. ([[DW]]: ''[[Kinda (TV story)|Kinda]]'', ''[[Snakedance]]'')
*[[Fenric]] had many of the qualities associated with demons. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Curse of Fenric]]'')
* [[Fenric]] had many of the qualities associated with demons. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Curse of Fenric]]'')
*[[The Master]] was seen to humans as a demon when his form was comprised solely of energy. He used demonic powers such as possession to find new hosts for his dying form. ([[ST]]: ''[[Prologue]]'')
* [[The Master]] was seen to humans as a demon when his form was comprised solely of energy. He used demonic powers such as possession to find new hosts for his dying form. ([[ST]]: ''[[Prologue]]'')


==Similar Beings==
== Similar Beings ==
*The [[Dæmon]]s were a race of advanced [[alien]]s from [[Dæmos]]. During their travels on [[Earth]], they probably influenced the mythology of the native humans. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Dæmons]]'') They themselves had a figure in their mythology similar to the Beast. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Satan Pit]]'')
* The [[Dæmon]]s were a race of advanced [[alien]]s from [[Dæmos]]. During their travels on [[Earth]], they probably influenced the mythology of the native humans. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Dæmons]]'') They themselves had a figure in their mythology similar to the Beast. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Satan Pit]]'')


*[[Melanicus]], a being resembling the medieval conception of a demon, stole the [[Event Synthesizer]] and briefly warped the [[Universe]] into his personal toy. ([[DWM]]: ''[[The Tides of Time]]'')
* [[Melanicus]], a being resembling the medieval conception of a demon, stole the [[Event Synthesizer]] and briefly warped the [[Universe]] into his personal toy. ([[DWM]]: ''[[The Tides of Time]]'')


*[[Marchosias]], a gestalt manifestation of the [[Psionovore]]s, took the form of an eight-foot tall bright red demon when "summoned" as an agent of Lucifer by [[Brigham Elisha Dashwood III]] and the [[Hellfire Club]]. ([[BFA]]: ''[[Minuet in Hell]]'')
* [[Marchosias]], a gestalt manifestation of the [[Psionovore]]s, took the form of an eight-foot tall bright red demon when "summoned" as an agent of Lucifer by [[Brigham Elisha Dashwood III]] and the [[Hellfire Club]]. ([[BFA]]: ''[[Minuet in Hell]]'')


*An unnamed entity from a [[Shadow Dimension]] was hired by the alien [[Hornets]] to trap the Doctor and drain his mind of all his knowledge. The entity's appearance and frequent need to drain the life force of [[human]]s to sustain itself made the [[Fourth Doctor]] call it a [[Demon (Demon Quest)|Demon]]. ([[AG]]: ''[[Demon Quest]]'')
* An unnamed entity from a [[Shadow Dimension]] was hired by the alien [[Hornets]] to trap the Doctor and drain his mind of all his knowledge. The entity's appearance and frequent need to drain the life force of [[human]]s to sustain itself made the [[Fourth Doctor]] call it a [[Demon (Demon Quest)|Demon]]. ([[AG]]: ''[[Demon Quest]]'')


==References==
== References ==
*In the court of [[King]] [[John of England]] (actually [[Kamelion]]), the [[Fifth Doctor]], [[Tegan]], and [[Turlough]] found themselves mistaken for demons due to their "magical [[The Doctor's TARDIS|transportation]]". ([[DW]]: ''[[The King's Demons]]'')
* In the court of [[King]] [[John of England]] (actually [[Kamelion]]), the [[Fifth Doctor]], [[Tegan]], and [[Turlough]] found themselves mistaken for demons due to their "magical [[The Doctor's TARDIS|transportation]]". ([[DW]]: ''[[The King's Demons]]'')
*[[Brotherhood of Demnos|Demnos]] is an anagram for ''demons''. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Masque of Mandragora]]'')
* [[Brotherhood of Demnos|Demnos]] is an anagram for ''demons''. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Masque of Mandragora]]'')


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See also Demon (disambiguation).

A Demon was an evil creature in the mythology of the humans, although similar deities appeared in the religions of races such as the Kaleds and the Draconians. (DW: The Satan Pit) They were generally depicted as being humanoids, often with horns.

Demonic Beings

Self-Described Demons

The Destroyer, The Beast and Abaddon all share similarities. All three fit the depiction of demons and the Destroyer said he wished to "devour" Earth. Abaddon has the alternative name of "the Destroyer".

Evil Entities

  • The Mara had some of the powers of demons, include the ability to possess bodies. (DW: Kinda, Snakedance)
  • Fenric had many of the qualities associated with demons. (DW: The Curse of Fenric)
  • The Master was seen to humans as a demon when his form was comprised solely of energy. He used demonic powers such as possession to find new hosts for his dying form. (ST: Prologue)

Similar Beings

References

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