Daimonic

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The unrest that exists in us all which forces us into the unknown, leading to self-destruction and/or self-discovery. uncountable
  2. 2
    The journey and transition from innocence to experience; part of the process of individuation. uncountable
  3. 3
    The place where light and dark meet. uncountable
Adjective
  1. 1
    In the way of a daimon; befitting a demon; fiendish.
  2. 2
    Motivated by a spiritual force or genius; inspired.

Etymology

From daimon + -ic; from Latin demon (“spirit”), originally from Ancient Greek δαίμων (daímōn, “a god, goddess, divine power, genius, guardian spirit”). Doublet of demonic.

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self destructionself discovery

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