δαιμόνιος

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Ancient Greek [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From δαίμων (daimōn, god, divine power)

Pronunciation [edit]

Adjective [edit]

δαιμόνιος m, δαιμονία f, δαιμόνιον n; first/second declension; (daimōnios)

  1. (Homeric) strange, extraordinary, inscrutable; that is, resembling a δαίμων
    "δαιμονίη αἰεὶ μὲν ὀΐεαι οὐδέ σε λήθω - Hom. Il. 1.561"
  2. proceeding from a deity, heaven-sent, divine, miraculous, marvelous

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References [edit]

  • LSJ 7th edition