noonday devil

noun

Definitions

  1. A demon, thought to be active at the noon hour, that inclines its victims (usually…

    A demon, thought to be active at the noon hour, that inclines its victims (usually monastics) to restlessness, excitability and inattention to their duties. Used as a synonym for acedia (Greek ακηδία (akidía)).

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