Prince of Darkness

The fallen angel

A title for Satan or the devil, emphasizing dominion over evil and the spiritual realm opposed to light and goodness.

The phrase appears in religious contexts and literature: The Prince of Darkness is a gentleman.

Extended loosely to anyone seen as embodying malevolence or wielding sinister power.

Sometimes used as an ironic nickname for figures perceived as ruthless or manipulative.

Related

fallen angel · Antichrist · Dracula · Ozzy Osbourne · Evil One · Mephistopheles · Lord of the Flies · Alice Cooper · Lilith · Voldemort · Father of Lies · Sauron · unholy trinity · damned · devil · eternal damnation · throne · serpent

Categories
Opposites
spiritual hierarchy/divine allegiance

Prince of DarknessPrince of Peace

Prophetic title for Jesus

God · King of Kings · Christ · Jesus · the Almighty

cosmic moral alignment

Prince of Darknessredeemer

One who saves another

savior · deliverer · angel of mercy · divine protector · holy spirit

light vs. darkness symbolism

Prince of Darknessmorning star

Predawn planet or weapon

beacon of hope · light bearer · dawn · sun god · illuminator

Family

darkness, prince, principal, princely, principality, principalities

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG