Demon King

Demon King may refer to either of the following characters who hold the title:
*Ganon, a recurring primary antagonist and Final Boss.
*Malladus, the primary antagonist and Final Boss of .
*Demise, the primary antagonist and Final Boss of .
==Nomenclature==
The term Demon King (魔王, Maō) is derived from Japanese buddhism and was a reference to Mara, a demonic ruler sitting atop the sixth realm of desire in Buddhist mythology.
Prior to , the term was generally translated into varying terms, such as Prince of Darkness in , King of Darkness in , Great King of Evil in , and Dark Lord in .