noun
- Plural of eudemon; benevolent spirits or demons in ancient Greek and Roman belief, often depicted as protective or guiding forces.
Usage: chiefly historical; from Greek eudaimōn, meaning 'blessed' or 'fortunate'
Examples
- In ancient Greek philosophy, eudemons were thought to guide mortals toward virtue and happiness.
- The concept of eudemons influenced later Christian ideas about guardian angels.
- Classical texts describe eudemons as intermediary beings between gods and humans.
- Some scholars argue that eudemons represented the personification of good fortune in antiquity.