Daemon (noun)

1. In ancient Greek religion and mythology, a supernatural being or spirit, often associated with fate or destiny.
2. In computing, a background process that runs continuously and performs specific functions.

Origin:

From the greek δαίμων (daimōn) meaning a spirit or divine power.

Examples:

1. In ancient Greek religion, daemons were believed to be intermediaries between gods and humans.
2. In computing, a daemon is a background process that runs continuously and performs specific functions.
3. Daemons are often used to handle tasks that are typically performed by a human operator.
4. The term daemon is also used to refer to an inner-self, an inner-voice or an inner-demon.
5. In fantasy literature, daemons are often portrayed as malevolent or evil spirits.