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Meaning of DEMOGORGON

Pronunciation:  `deemu'gorgun

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 Definition: [n]  (Greek mythology) a mysterious and terrifying deity of the underworld
 
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 See Also: deity, divinity, god, immortal

 

 

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Demogorgon
The Demogorgon is the essence of evil, a centuries old creature that feeds on human souls. When London-based thief Charlie Trace becomes his next target, Trace must kill the Demogorgon before it consumes his soul.

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Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\De`mo*gor"gon\, n. [First mentioned by Lutatius, or
Lactantius Placidus, the scholiast on Statius, perh. fr. Gr.
? god, deity + gorgo`s fierce, terrible]
A mysterious, terrible, and evil divinity, regarded by some
as the author of creation, by others as a great magician who
was supposed to command the spirits of the lower world. See
{Gorgon}.
   Orcus and Ades, and the dreaded name Of Demogorgon.
                                               --Milton.
 

 

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