Diabolos

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Diabolos, also known as Diablos, may refer to:

• The recurring summon.
• A server in Final Fantasy XI.
• The mark in Final Fantasy XII.

[edit] Etymology

Diabolos' name and appearance go hand in hand as "Diablos" is the plural form of the Spanish word "Diablo" which means "Devil". "Diablos" could also be connected to the Greek word diabolous which means divider, given his ability when summoned in Final Fantasy VIII.

Also, Diablos may be connected to the Djinn in Islamic mythology, similar to Ifrit. The djinn were the origins of genie myths and were spirits or ghosts made of fire or smoke. They were said to grant wishes. The fact that Diablos comes from a magic lamp could be a reference to the djinn.