pephredo

/pɛˈfrɛdoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a female demon or evil spirit in Greek mythology, often depicted as a serpent or a beautiful woman.

“The ancient Greeks believed in the existence of pephredo, a fearsome creature said to haunt the forests.”

Synonyms

  • demon
  • gorgon

Antonyms

  • angel
  • saint