noonday devil

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Noun

1. A [[demon]], thought to be active at the [[noon]] hour, that inclines its victims (usually [[monastic]]s) to restlessness, excitability and inattention to their duties. Used as a synonym for {{m|en|acedia}} ({{cog|el|ακηδία}}).

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