Demonic Reproduction is the method through which breeds of demons reproduce. Known methods of reproduction are giving birth, laying eggs, genesis, and through infecting others.
Methods[]
Giving Birth[]
Several breeds of demons are known to reproduce through normal pregnancy.
Demonic Children are the pure evil offspring of upper-level demons, presumably born through regular childbirth.[1]
Certain demons are known to reproduce with mortals in order to give birth to hybrids. Manticores breed with mortal so their children can blend in and hide in plain sight.[2]
When a demonic hybrid is born, they possess a human half and a soul, meaning that they are not inherently evil. The half-demon Belthazor had a human side, which allowed him to fall in love with Phoebe Halliwell.[3] After Cole became the Source of All Evil, he and Phoebe conceived a son that could have a powerful force of good or evil, though the Seer ensured that the child would be evil through her manipulations.[4]
Laying Eggs[]
Certain demonic breeds lay eggs instead of giving birth. Grimlocks and Mercury Demons are known to lay eggs.[5]
Genesis[]
Genesis is the ability to create or spawn lesser beings from one's body. Certain demons can spawn lesser beings, such as Kazi Kings, Swarm Kings and Imp Masters.
Conversion[]
Demonic Conversion is the process to transform another being into a demon through corruption by magical means to which their souls darken, usually done through murdering innocents. Mortals are usually the target for both the corruption and the sacrifice.
Infection[]
Several breeds of demons can increase their numbers by infecting beings of other species and transforming them into one of their own.
Image | Name | Method of Reproduction | Notable Victims |
---|---|---|---|
Wendigos | Scratching a living victim. | Piper Halliwell | |
Vampires | Biting a living victim draining their blood. | Paige Matthews | |
Spider demon | Scratching a victim. | Chris Halliwell | |
Furies | Having a good witch with unexpressed fury inhale their smoke. | Piper Halliwell | |
Banshees | Screaming at a good witch in great pain. | Phoebe Halliwell |
Notes and Trivia[]
- Corruption of the soul seems to be an effective method in turning mortals into demons, as the Siren was consumed by rage when she was burned to death,[6] and the Source's henchmen mentioned potential demons.[7]
References[]
- ↑ "We All Scream for Ice Cream"
- ↑ As mentioned in "Little Monsters"
- ↑ As seen in "Sleuthing with the Enemy"
- ↑ "As seen at the end of Season 4"
- ↑ Mentioned in "Extreme Makeover: World Edition" and "Carpe Demon"
- ↑ Season 5 episode, "Siren Song"
- ↑ Season 4 episode, "Long Live the Queen"
- ↑ Season 3 episode, "Wrestling with Demons"