Demonology in the De deo Socratis and in other works of Apuleius of Madauros. Socrates’ daimonion

The article discusses one of the most interesting and important topics in the philosophy of Middle

Platonism, namely demonological issues, including the topic of the Socrates’ daimonion, in the writings of

Apuleius of Madauros, one of the most important representatives of this trend of philosophy from the 2nd

century AD. The issue of the historical sources of Apuleius’ demonology is also discussed. The author is of

the opinion that the main source of Apuleius’ demonology were the works of Plato, alongside some

influences from the beliefs of the Romans.