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A '''Demon''' is an evil creature in the mythology of the [[Human]]s. They are generally depicted as being [[humanoid]]s, often with horns. | |||
==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]] and [[Abaddon]] are both ancient individuals who were sealed away to protect the universe (in [[Krop Tor]] and the [[Cardiff Rift]], respectively). ([[DW]]: ''[[The Satan Pit]]'', [[TW]]: ''[[End of Days]]'') | |||
:''[[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, while Abaddon absorbed life energy. Abaddon is said to be the son of [[the Beast]].'' | |||
==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]]'') | |||
*[[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]], [[Fifth Doctor|the Doctor]], [[Tegan]] and [[Turlough]] found themselves mistaken for demons due to their "magical [[TARDIS|transportation]]". ([[DW]]: ''[[The King's Demons]]'') | |||
*[[Cult of Demnos|Demnos]], rearranged around, spells ''demons''. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Masque of Mandragora]]'') | |||
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