Types of spirits mythology full#

The first section of this page lists the Spirits (or Daemones) by their Greek names, the second gives their Latin counterparts. A few including Eros (Love), Nike (Victory) and Nemesis (Indignation) achieved cult status, with minor altars and precincts dedicated to them in historical times.

Types of spirits mythology full#

Only a handful achieved full characterisation, including Eris (Strife) and Hypnus (Sleep). Most of these divinities were pure personification with little or no mythology.

Peace and War, Good-Governance, Law and Lawlessness, Justice and Injustice. Force, Rivalry, Victory, Labor, Contest, Fighting, Murder ħ. Eloquence, Persuasion, Criticism, Lies, Quarrels, Prayer, Counsel, Curse, Lament, Rumour, Message, Fame, Battle-Cry Ħ. Valour, Modesty, Moderation, Hubris, Mercy, Truth, Lies, Impiety, Justice, Oath, Respect, Insolence ĥ. Strength, Beauty and Grace, Wisdom, Stupidity Ĥ. Birth and Death, Sleep and Dreams, Pleasure and Pain, Youth and Old Age, Wealth and Poverty, Hunger and Disease, Ease and Toil, Fate and Opportunity ģ. Love and Hate, Sexual-Desire, Affection, Anger, Harmony and Discord, Joy and Grief, Laughter, Hope and Fear, Indignation, Delusion Ģ. The abstract personifications can be divided into seven broad categories:ġ. CLASSIFICATION OF DAEMONES OR SPIRIT PERSONIFICATIONS HYPNOS (SLEEP)