Dictionary term
Legion
Direct answer
Legion is the name given by many demons in the Gospel story of the Gerasene demoniac, evoking multiplicity, occupation, and bondage.
Legion is a Gospel demonology term meaning many in the deliverance story of Mark 5.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Demons & Fallen Beings
- Also appears in
- Demons & Fallen Beings
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Legion when studying Mark 5, deliverance narratives, Roman occupation symbolism, and the movement from isolation to restoration.
- Do not use it for
- Do not use Legion language for people with mental illness or trauma.
- Reference category
- Demons & Fallen Beings
- Related terms
- Demon, Fallen Angel, Spiritual Warfare, Discernment
The story behind Legion
The word legion also evoked Roman military structure, giving the story political and symbolic resonance for some interpreters.
Legion in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Legion asks how scattered bondage can be restored to personhood.
The Great Almanac frames Legion with educational restraint. Mystical or symbolic language may be meaningful, but it should not be exaggerated into certainty, panic, or permission to ignore ordinary responsibility.
Legion in the Bible
In Mark 5, the afflicted man says his name is Legion because they are many.
Why Legion matters
Legion matters because the story shows extreme bondage being met by the authority of Jesus and restoration to dignity.
Example in a reading: After the encounter, the man is clothed, in his right mind, and sent to tell what God has done.
Interpretive caution: Do not use Legion language for people with mental illness or trauma.
How Legion is used in a reading
Use Legion when studying Mark 5, deliverance narratives, Roman occupation symbolism, and the movement from isolation to restoration.
Where interpretation stops
Information on Legion is presented strictly for educational, historical, and devotional purposes. Complex or sensitive spiritual topics are approached with absolute calm and balance, avoiding any ritual instructions, superstitions, or exaggerated claims. If you are experiencing distress, anxiety, or safety concerns related to these themes, we warmly encourage seeking support from trusted local pastoral, clinical, or counseling resources to ensure your well-being.
Safety note
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
The page starts with a direct definition, then separates use, example, caution, spiritual meaning, and historical context. For astrology, occult, demonology, curse, and spiritual warfare terms, the editorial rule is to explain the term without making fear-based, fatalistic, medical, legal, financial, or ritual-instruction claims.
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