Demogorgon

[dee-muh-gawr-guhn, dem-uh-]

noun

1. a vague, mysterious, infernal power or divinity mistakenly thought to belong to ancient mythology.

Demogorgon

/ ˌdiːməʊˈɡɔːɡən /

noun

1. a mysterious and awesome god in ancient mythology, often represented as ruling in the underworld

Word History and Origins

Origin of Demogorgon¹

First recorded in 1580–90, Demogorgon is from the Late Latin word Dēmogorgōn, of uncertain origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of Demogorgon¹

C16: via Late Latin from Greek

Example Sentences

And, watch out for the appearance of a Demogorgon ready to strike at an unexpected moment.

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“In the past, I could have hinted at the Demogorgon,” he told DealBook, referring to a monster in the Netflix show “Stranger Things.”

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The display exposes a curtain of flesh that beams with yellow outlines, indigo tie dye and an ultraviolet glow, as if it were a dangerous Demogorgon from Netflix’s “Stranger Things” dressed for an EDM festival.

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Patrons can take pictures next to the drama's signature Demogorgon monster while songs from the show, such as Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill," play in the background.

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I would also say, there’s an interesting thing that the Duffers put into the story: It’s never really explained how Brenner survived the Demogorgon.

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When To Use

What does Demogorgon mean?

Demogorgon is a name used to refer to a hideous, primeval monster or demon in various mythology, literature, and media. It is notably featured in the Netflix sci-fi series Stranger Things.