daimones
/ˈdaɪməniːz/
noun
- In ancient Greek belief, spirits or divine beings that are less powerful than gods, often acting as messengers or guardians.
- The ancient Greeks believed that daimones guided people through life.
- In mythology, daimones could be either helpful or harmful to humans.
- Socrates claimed he was guided by a personal daimon that warned him of danger.
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