Search for crossword answers and clues
(Greek) a benevolent spirit
Answer for the clue "(Greek) a benevolent spirit ", 8 letters:
eudaemon
Word definitions for eudaemon in dictionaries
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a benevolent spirit [syn: eudemon , good spirit ] [ant: cacodemon ]
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Eudaemon , eudaimon , or eudemon in Greek mythology was a type of daemon or genius (deity), which in turn was a kind of spirit. A eudaemon was regarded as a good spirit or angel, and the evil cacodaemon was its opposing spirit.
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
alt. A good or benevolent spirit. n. A good or benevolent spirit.
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Eudemon \Eu*de"mon\, Eudaemon \Eu*d[ae]"mon\, n. [Gr. e'y^ well, good + ? one's demon.] A good angel. --Southey.
Usage examples of eudaemon.
The Bayadere Eudaemon Broceliande Lyonesse Tithonus An Ode to Antares Translations Dante.