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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. ([[ | 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. ([[TV]]: ''[[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 was vulnerable 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. ([[ | * [[The Destroyer]] was an entity from another universe who unwillingly served [[Morgaine]]. The Destroyer was vulnerable 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. ([[TV]]: ''[[Battlefield]]'') | ||
* [[The Beast (The Impossible Planet)|The Beast]] called himself the influence for all devils in all mythologies. ([[ | * [[The Beast (The Impossible Planet)|The Beast]] called himself the influence for all devils in all mythologies. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Impossible Planet (TV story)|The Impossible Planet]]'') | ||
=== Evil Entities === | === Evil Entities === | ||
* The [[Mara]] had some of the powers of demons, include the ability to possess bodies. ([[ | * The [[Mara]] had some of the powers of demons, include the ability to possess bodies. ([[TV]]: ''[[Kinda (TV story)|Kinda]]'', ''[[Snakedance]]'') | ||
* [[Fenric]] had many of the qualities associated with demons. ([[ | * [[Fenric]] had many of the qualities associated with demons. ([[TV]]: ''[[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. ([[ | * [[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. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[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. ([[ | * 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. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Dæmons]]'') They themselves had a figure in their mythology similar to the Beast. ([[TV]]: ''[[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]]. ([[ | * [[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]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Minuet in Hell]]'') | ||
* An unnamed entity from a [[Shadow Dimension]] was hired by the alien [[Hornet]]s 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 (The Relics of Time)|Demon]]. ([[ | * An unnamed entity from a [[Shadow Dimension]] was hired by the alien [[Hornet]]s 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 (The Relics of Time)|Demon]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Demon Quest]]'') | ||
* The Beast's son [[Abaddon]] was an ancient being sealed behind the [[Cardiff Space-Time Rift|Cardiff Rift]]. ([[ | * The Beast's son [[Abaddon]] was an ancient being sealed behind the [[Cardiff Space-Time Rift|Cardiff Rift]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[End of Days (TV story)|End of Days]]'') Abaddon also fought another demon who resembled him, [[Pwccm]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Twilight Streets (novel)|The Twilight Streets]]'') | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
* [[The Captain]], apparent ruler of [[Zanak]], frequently swore by the [[sky demon]]. ([[ | * [[The Captain]], apparent ruler of [[Zanak]], frequently swore by the [[sky demon]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Pirate Planet (TV story)|The Pirate Planet]]'' | ||
* 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]]". ([[ | * 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]]". ([[TV]]: ''[[The King's Demons]]'') | ||
* [[Brotherhood of Demnos|Demnos]] is an anagram for ''demons''. ([[ | * [[Brotherhood of Demnos|Demnos]] is an anagram for ''demons''. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Masque of Mandragora]]'') | ||
* [[Justine Wheaton|Justine]] believed that [[Vincent Wheaton]]'s powers were the result of a demon inside him, although [[Ace]] scorned this belief. ([[ | * [[Justine Wheaton|Justine]] believed that [[Vincent Wheaton]]'s powers were the result of a demon inside him, although [[Ace]] scorned this belief. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Cat's Cradle: Warhead]]'') | ||
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Demon (disambiguation)for other, similarly-named pages.
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. (TV: The Satan Pit) They were generally depicted as being humanoids, often with horns.
Demonic Beings
Self-Described Demons
- The Destroyer was an entity from another universe who unwillingly served Morgaine. The Destroyer was vulnerable 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. (TV: Battlefield)
- The Beast called himself the influence for all devils in all mythologies. (TV: The Impossible Planet)
Evil Entities
- The Mara had some of the powers of demons, include the ability to possess bodies. (TV: Kinda, Snakedance)
- Fenric had many of the qualities associated with demons. (TV: 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. (PROSE: Prologue)
Similar Beings
- The Dæmons were a race of advanced aliens from Dæmos. During their travels on Earth, they probably influenced the mythology of the native humans. (TV: The Dæmons) They themselves had a figure in their mythology similar to the Beast. (TV: 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)
- Marchosias, a gestalt manifestation of the Psionovores, 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. (AUDIO: 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 humans to sustain itself made the Fourth Doctor call it a Demon. (AUDIO: Demon Quest)
- The Beast's son Abaddon was an ancient being sealed behind the Cardiff Rift. (TV: End of Days) Abaddon also fought another demon who resembled him, Pwccm. (PROSE: The Twilight Streets)
References
- The Captain, apparent ruler of Zanak, frequently swore by the sky demon. (TV: The Pirate Planet
- 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 transportation". (TV: The King's Demons)
- Demnos is an anagram for demons. (TV: The Masque of Mandragora)
- Justine believed that Vincent Wheaton's powers were the result of a demon inside him, although Ace scorned this belief. (PROSE: Cat's Cradle: Warhead)
