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energumen [ˌɛnəˈgjuːmɛn] n 1. (Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Alternative Belief Systems) a person thought to be possessed by an evil spirit 2. a fanatic or zealot [via Late Latin from Greek energoumenos having been worked on, from energein to be in action, from energos effective; see energy] energumen a demoniac; a person possessed by an evil spirit. See also fads See also: Demonsa wild enthusiast; a faddist. See also demons. See also: FadsHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Sometimes the demons, leaving the bodies of the Energumens [demoniacs], are accustomed to show themselves, and appear in the frightening shape of various animals, and other terrible things, although they not be seen by the bystanders . |
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