Agathodaimons

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A benevolent spirit or deity in ancient Greek mythology associated with good fortune and well-being
2. Referring to a person or entity that grants blessings and positive outcomes in moral and spiritual contexts
3. Describing a supernatural force viewed as a guardian or protector that influences luck and prosperity positively

Etymology: "Agathodaimons" is the plural of "agathodaimon," a term from ancient Greek meaning "good spirit" or "good demon." It is built from "agathos," meaning "good," and "daimōn," which in Greek referred to a divine power or spirit that could act in human affairs, not necessarily a malevolent being. The English word "demon" comes from the same Greek root, but in English it took on the harmful sense that the Greek word did not carry. In Greek belief, the agathodaimon was a benevolent spirit often associated with a person's fortune or with the protection of a household, a place, or a city. Ancient Greeks might pour a libation to a good spirit at the end of a meal, and the term is connected to the idea of a personal guardian spirit that accompanied each individual through life.