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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]]. | * [[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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