The Damon - The Ancient Version of an Explanation

The idea of meddlesome creatures isn't new to us. All around the world, we can find centuries old folklore that speaks of creatures with a habit of getting in the way and making life difficult for humans. Many european folk tales include this universal archetype in the form of nature spirits. And much of it can be traced back to the idea of the damon. In essence, a damon is an other worldly spirit that causes trouble. The word deomi literally means to cut or divide. If your horse was spooked while you were out for a ride, you'd probably blame it on a damon. For the majority of the english speaking world, the most common creature