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Demons," drawled the blond boy, tracing the word on the…

“Demons," drawled the blond boy, tracing the word on the air with his finger. "Religiously defined as hell's denizens, the servants of Satan, but understood here, for the purposes of the Clave, to be any malevolent spirit whose origin is outside our own home dimension -” quote by Cassandra Clare
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““Demons," drawled the blond boy, tracing the word on the air with his finger. "Religiously defined as hell's denizens, the servants of Satan, but understood here, for the purposes of the Clave, to be any malevolent spirit whose origin is outside our own home dimension -””

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The term “demon” is redefined as any hostile entity from another dimension, not just traditional evil beings.

In simple terms: Demons are any malevolent beings from other worlds.

Key Takeaway

Consider broader definitions of evil.

Themes

fantasy mythology language

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

theoretical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • role‑playing games
  • creative writing
  • world‑building sessions

Key Concepts

dimensional beings semantic shift

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does redefining “demon” affect storytelling?
  • What are the implications for moral categorization?
A Different Perspective

Broad definitions can dilute specific cultural meanings.

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