Morituri demon was a demon species from a hell dimension.[1]
History[]
According to Rupert Giles, Morituri demons lacked higher brain function, so they were bred for inter-hell conflicts and suicide missions. Their behavior would be to kill as many of the enemy as possible before being brought down itself.[1]
A Morituri was employed by Archaeus to attack the Scooby Gang, who was able to collectively defeat the single demon.[1]
Physiology and powers[]
A Morituri specimen exhibited green skin, sharp teeth, no eyes, and a long tail that shoot poisonous thorns. Despite being a bipedal creature, its four piercing claws allowed the demon to crawl, climb, and hang itself from a wall and the ceiling.[1]
Its skin was thick enough to resist blade, but being caught on fire by trespassing a protective spell made it easy to decapitate the Morituri.[1]
Behind the scenes[]
- The name Morituri is Latin for "those who are about to die," as in the phrase "Ave, Imperator, morituri te salutant."
Appearances[]
- Old Demons, Part One
- Old Demons, Part Two (Only mentioned)
- Those Who Can't Teach, Teach Gym, Part Two (Only in flashbacks)