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:''See also [[Demon (disambiguation)]].'' | :''See also [[Demon (disambiguation)]].'' | ||
A '''Demon''' is an evil | A '''Demon''' is an evil creature in the mythology of the [[Human]]s. They are generally depicted as being [[humanoid]]s, often with horns. | ||
==Demonic beings== | ==Demonic beings== | ||
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*[[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 | *[[The Beast]] ([[DW]]: ''[[The Satan Pit]]'',''[[The Impossible Planet]]'') and his son [[Abaddon]] ([[TW]]: ''[[End of Days]]'') were ancient individuals who were sealed away to protect the universe. | ||
:''[[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]] | *[[The Mara]] ([[DW]]: ''[[Kinda (TV story)|Kinda]]'', ''[[Snakedance]]'') | ||
==Similar beings== | ==Similar beings== | ||
Revision as of 20:57, 17 February 2007
- See also Demon (disambiguation).
A Demon is an evil creature in the mythology of the Humans. They are 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 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 Satan Pit,The Impossible Planet) and his son Abaddon (TW: End of Days) were ancient individuals who were sealed away to protect the universe.
- 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 (DW: Kinda, Snakedance)
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. (DW: The Dæmons)
- 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 Tide)
References
- In the court of King John I, the Doctor, Tegan and Turlough found themselves mistaken for demons due to their "magical transportation". (DW: The King's Demons)
- Demnos, rearranged around, spells demons. (DW: The Masque of Mandragora)
