daemonien

Daemonien is a term used in some folklore and speculative fiction to denote a class of supernatural beings akin to daemons. The exact meaning varies by tradition; as a constructed term, it is not widely standardized in scholarly catalogs.

The form appears as a German-influenced plural-like construction of daemon or daimôn, with an -ien ending. The source languages range from Greek daimonia to Latin daemones, with later German and Slavic adaptations. In German-language contexts, similar terms include Dämon and Daemon.

In some traditions, daemonien are benevolent, guiding spirits associated with individuals or places, or intermediaries between humans and higher powers. In other contexts they can be ambivalent or malevolent, acting as tempters or testers.

In fantasy literature and games, daemonien are often depicted as a distinct race or class of shapeshifters or spiritual beings with powers such as prophecy, mind influence, or protection. Their portrayal tends to reflect the narrative needs of the work rather than a fixed canon.

See also: Daemon, Daimon, Genius loci, Spirit.