The difference between Demon and Tutelary deity

When used as nouns, demon means an evil spirit resident in or working for hell, whereas tutelary deity means a deity, usually minor, serving as a tutelary (guardian or supporter) for a place, person, group, or activity.

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  1. Demon as a noun (now, chiefly, historical):

    An evil supernatural spirit. An evil spirit resident in or working for Hell; a devil. A false god or idol; a Satanic divinity. A very wicked or malevolent person; also a mischievous person, especially a child. A source (especially personified) of great evil or wickedness; a destructive feeling or character flaw. A person's fears or anxieties.

    Examples:

    "The demon of stupidity haunts me whenever I open my mouth."

  2. Demon as a noun (Greek mythology):

    A neutral supernatural spirit. A person's inner spirit or genius; a guiding or creative impulse. A tutelary deity or spirit intermediate between the major Olympian gods and mankind, especially a deified hero or the entity which supposedly guided Socrates, telling him what not to do. A spirit not considered to be inherently evil; a (non-Christian) deity or supernatural being. An hypothetical entity with special abilities postulated for the sake of a thought experiment in philosophy or physics.

  3. Demon as a noun:

    Someone with great strength, passion or skill for a particular activity, pursuit etc.; an enthusiast.

    Examples:

    "He’s a demon at the card tables."

  4. Demon as a noun (UK, card games):

    A form of patience (known as in the US).

  1. Tutelary deity as a noun (religion):

    A deity, usually minor, serving as a tutelary (guardian or supporter) for a place, person, group, or activity.

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