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:''See also [[Demon (disambiguation)]].'' | :''See also [[Demon (disambiguation)]].'' | ||
A '''Demon''' is an evil creature in the mythology of the [[Human]]s. They are generally depicted as being [[humanoid]]s, often with horns. | A '''Demon''' is an evil creature in the mythology of the [[Human]]s, although similar [[god|deities]] have appeared in the religions of races such as the [[Kaled]]s and the [[Draconian]]s ([[DW]]: ''[[The Satan Pit]]''). They are generally depicted as being [[humanoid]]s, often with horns. | ||
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Revision as of 21:22, 17 February 2007
- See also Demon (disambiguation).
A Demon is an evil creature in the mythology of the Humans, although similar deities have appeared in the religions of races such as the Kaleds and the Draconians (DW: The Satan Pit). 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 Impossible Planet / The Satan Pit) 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 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)
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)
