What is "balor"

In Irish mythology, Balor (modern spelling: Balar) was king of the Fomorians, a group of supernatural beings. He is often described as a giant with a large eye in his forehead that wreaks destruction when opened. He has been interpreted as a god or personification of drought and blight.

In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game, a balor is one of the most powerful types of tanar'ri demons. Of all the inhabitants of the Abyss, balors are second in power only to the demon lords, klurichirs, and myrmyxicus. In first edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, balors were known as "type VI demons."

1. Redirect List of Marvel Comics characters: B#Balor

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Balor may refer to:

• Balor, from Irish mythology
• Balor (Dungeons & Dragons), a creature from Dungeons & Dragons
• Balor (comics), a Marvel Comics character