Demogorgon

American  

[dee-muh-gawr-guhn, dem-uh-] / ˌdi məˈgɔr gən, ˌdɛm ə- /

noun

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

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Demogorgon British  

/ ˌdiːməʊˈɡɔːɡən /

noun

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

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Usage

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.

Etymology

Origin of Demogorgon

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

Example Sentences

Philip Harris-Genois, a 3D modeler at Rodeo FX, worked tirelessly for a year to perfect Demogorgon, the monster whose petaled face opens to reveal rows of menacing teeth.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

"It was just a lot of emotions," Diana Espinoza told the BBC, standing in the lobby of the theatre with a new Demogorgon plush.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

I want you to pretend like I am an alien or a Demogorgon with no concept of this world, and tell me what it has been like growing up in the spotlight.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

Was it your intention to make the Venus fly trap in the music video look like a “Stranger Things” Demogorgon?

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

Milton, in ‘Paradise Lost,’ alludes to ‘the dreaded name of Demogorgon.’

From Witch, Warlock, and Magician Historical Sketches of Magic and Witchcraft in England and Scotland by Adams, W. H. Davenport (William Henry Davenport)