A wicked or malevolent spirit as opposed to agathodemon (a good spirit).
Twelfth astrological House, from which only evil prognostics are alleged to proceed.
The spirit each person is believed to have in attendance, according to certain religious or mythological traditions, which tries to negatively influence him, and is opposed by his good genius; loosely, someone who is a bad influence.
An intellectually brilliant person who excells at using his or her mental abilities for negative or harmful ends; especially a criminal mastermind .