Demons are close to the concept of western cultural depictions of demons in Judaism and Christianity, but serve a very different niche in the milieu, since there is no all-powerful deity operating in the Charmed universe — though a great deal of respect is given various world religions, from Zen Buddhism to Roman Catholic orthodoxy.
Most demons resemble humans in their physical features, however many higher levels demons, such as Belthazor, have a demonic form that is more apparent. Every demon in Charmed has the ability to shimmer (teleport), with most of them being able to throw fire and/or energy balls. Demons are also able to possess more powers through a power broker, similar to a Warlock's ability to steal a power from another, or swapping powers with other demons. Cole was able to absorb vanquished demons' powers while stuck in the demonic wasteland, which helped him to return to the living world, after Phoebe refused to help him.
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Famous quotes containing the word demons:
“Until you have a son of your own . . . you will never know the joy, the love beyond feeling that resonates in the heart of a father as he looks upon his son. You will never know the sense of honor that makes a man want to be more than he is and to pass something good and hopeful into the hands of his son. And you will never know the heartbreak of the fathers who are haunted by the personal demons that keep them from being the men they want their sons to be.”
—Kent Nerburn (20th century)
“Then Jesus called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal.”
—Bible: New Testament, Luke 9:1,2.