daimonion
nature_spirit Greek single tradition · 1
A personal spirit or oracle that Socrates claimed to hear. It is described as a voice that forbids Socrates from doing something he is going to do, but never commands him to do anything. Socrates states that this spirit prevents him from being a politician.
When
- First attested
- 400 BCE
- Attested period
- -400 – -300
- Historical notes
- Attested in the writings of Socrates.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Athena
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Socrates spoke of hearing the voice of his personal spirit or daimonion: You have often heard me speak of an oracle or sign which comes to me … . This sign I have had ever since I was a child. The sign is a voice which comes to me and always forbids me to do something which I am going to do”
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