guardian daemons
nature_spirit earth Greek single tradition · 1
The guardian daemons are the souls of the golden race after death, described in Hesiod's Works and Days as having passed away in a gentle sleep and become guardian daemons of this world. They serve as protective spirits watching over the earth and its inhabitants. Their role is benevolent, safeguarding the world from harm.
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“The first or golden race lived in perfect happiness on the fruits of the untilled earth, suffered from no bodily infirmity, passed away in a gentle sleep, and became after death guardian daemons of this world.”
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