Where does “demonology” come from?
Demonology derives from English demon and English -logy, from Latin daemon and Ancient Greek δαίμων, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European -mō.
demonology (English): The study of demons, especially the incantations...
Definitions
- The study of demons, especially the incantations...
Ancestry of “demonology”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | demono- | Demon |
| 2 | English | -mancy | divination; Variety of magic, especially that... |
| 3 | Latin | -mantia | — |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | μαντεία | prophecy, divination, oracle; The power to... |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | μᾰντεύομαι | I divine, prophesy |