Daimon

In Greek mythology, **Daimons** are a race of semi-divine spirit beings that are either good or evil and act as a go-to between gods and humans. They are comparable to Angels and Demons of the Abrahamic religions.

The word Daimon was also used to refer to very minor or lesser Greek gods.

## **Characteristics**

Daimons are divided into two alignments, benevolent and malevolent.

Benevolent Daimons are created when the soul of a deceased human refuses to enter the Underworld. Instead they sacrifice their destiny in the Underworld to protect and benefit someone or something it loved. In other words, rather than moving on and continuing on in the afterlife, these Daimons place their own self-interests aside to protect a person it loves. Benevolent Daimons are also associated with the Fates and help them to carry out destiny.

Malevolent Daimons are created when the soul of a deceased person who was evil, wicked, and immoral in life who, after they die, deny the Underworld and wish to continue spreading pain and misery. By their own actions are attached and bound to the nearest the terrestrial earth in the lower sky. They whisper in the ears of susceptible individuals and try to convince them to make bad decisions and lead a wicked life. They trick the unsuspecting and deliver false oracles in order to mislead them.

## **Types**

Daimons can be classified into four distinct types, they are also labeled as either golden, or silver, with golden being superior to the silver.

### **Eudaemon**

Eudaemon are a benevolent (silver) class of Daimon. Each person when they were born would be gifted their own personal and unique Eudaemon. They were regarded intermediary spirits between gods and humans. Eudaemons were understood as guardian spirits, bestowing protection and guidance to ones they watched over. As a counselor, the Eudaemon whispered advice and opinions in one's ear. Such person escorted by the Eudaemon was considered fortunate. It was said that Socrates during his lifetime had an Eudaemon that always warned him of threats and bad judgment, but never directed his actions. Eudaemons are the benevolent counterpart to the Kakodaimons.

### **Kakodaimon**

Kakodaimons are a malevolent (silver) class of Daimon. Like their counterparts the Eudaemons, Kakodaimons influence and whisper in a person's ear, however unlike their counterparts, they are not assigned a person and instead choose a person. They whisper in the ears of susceptible individuals and try to convince them to make bad decisions and lead a wicked life. They trick the unsuspecting and deliver false oracles in order to mislead them, and those who submit to their treachery are subject to become *daimonizmós* (*δαιμονισμός*), possessed by a Kakodaimon (*κακοδαίμων*, singular).

### **Agathosdaimon**

Agathosdaimons are another (silver) class of benevolent Daimons. This type of Daimon are assigned to protect a certain area or place, ranging from large areas to a specific building or location. Agathosdaimons will survey their assigned areas and watches over everyone and everything. If the Daimon believes the inhabitants are deserving, they will bless the area with success and prosperity. However if they find the inhabitants are doing evil acts, the Daimon will report this to the gods for punishment.

### **"Golden Daimons"**

This type of Daimon doesn't have a proper name. These Daimons are of the golden class and were originally created by Kronos during his reign to watch over humanity. Kronos recognized that humans are always susceptible to corruption, when they are placed in positions of power, and that human civilization is weakened by its corrupt leaders. Therefore, he appointed the Golden Daimons as enforcers over human civilization. This kind of Daimon is rare and are much more powerful than their counterparts.

## **Similar Creatures**

Similiar creatures include:

* **Genius** (Rome)
	+ ***Genius loci*** (protectors of small locations)

## **Appearance**

All kinds of Daimons are humanoid in appearance. Their true form is usually what they looked like when they were human.

## **Powers and Abilities**

Daimons are very powerful beings, their power is in-between mortals/monsters and gods.

* **Super Strength** - Daimons are very strong entities, their strength is easily comparable to that of an Angel or a Demon.
* **Super Stamina** - They do not require food or sleep to maintain themselves and are constantly influencing humanity.
* **Immortality** - Similar to gods, they are immortal beings and cannot die from aging or disease.
* **Advanced Invulnerability** - No mortal weapon can cause them harm, only a god is capable of killing them.
* **Invisibility** - Daimons are naturally invisible to humans, however beings like gods are able to perceive them. Daimons are only visible when they want to be seen.
* **Astral Perception** - Daimons are capable of seeing that is hidden.
* **Empathy** - Personal Daimons are capable of seeing into the human heart.
* **Teleportation** - Daimons can travel anywhere on earth and to Olympus and the Underworld at will.
* **Possession** - Kakodaimons are known for possessing their targets.
* **Shapeshifting** - Daimons are able to take on multiple different forms.
* **Clairsentience** - They can sense hidden supernatural energy and beings.
* **Reality Warping** - Agathodaimons are capable of blessing locations with prosperity to a limited degree.
* **Foresight** - Daimons can foresee certain events and deliver prophecies.

## **Weaknesses**

* **Deities** - Gods can effortlessly destroy any Daimon.
* **Divine Weaponry** - Can kill any Daimon if they are fatally hit.