Azazel in popular culture

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Azazel, a demon from Jewish mythology, has been developed into characters in popular culture. [1] [2] [3]

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Azazel</span> Biblical figure identified with fallen angel

In the Hebrew Bible, the name Azazel represents a desolate place where a scapegoat bearing the sins of the Jews was sent during Yom Kippur. During the late Second Temple period, Azazel came to be viewed as a fallen angel responsible for introducing humans to forbidden knowledge, as described in the Book of Enoch. His role as a fallen angel partly remains in Christian and Islamic traditions.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fallen angel</span> Angel expelled from heaven in Abrahamic religions

Fallen angels are angels who were expelled from Heaven. The literal term "fallen angel" does not appear in any Abrahamic religious texts, but is used to describe angels cast out of heaven or angels who sinned. Such angels often tempt humans to sin.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Watcher (angel)</span> Class of angelic beings in biblical texts

A Watcher is a type of biblical angel. The word occurs in both plural and singular forms in the Book of Daniel, where reference is made to the holiness of the beings. The apocryphal Books of Enoch refer to both good and bad Watchers, with a primary focus on the rebellious ones.

Shamsiel, also spelled Samsâpêêl, Shamshel, Shashiel or Shamshiel, was the 16th Watcher of the 20 leaders of the 200 fallen angels that are mentioned in the Book of Enoch. The name means "God is my sun", which is fitting since it has been said that Shamsiel taught men the signs of the sun during the days of Jared or Yered. Shamash may share some mythological basis with Shamsiel.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Azazeal</span> Fictional character

Azazeal is a fictional character in the British television series Hex, played by Michael Fassbender.

The Devil, appears frequently as a character in literature and various other media. In Abrahamic religions, the figure of the Devil, Satan personifies evil.

Azazel is a name possibly occurring in the book of Leviticus, and the subject of discussion in Rabbinic and Patristic literature.

<i>The Infernal Devices</i> Novel trilogy by Cassandra Clare

The Infernal Devices is a trilogy by author Cassandra Clare, centring on a race called the Shadowhunters introduced in her The Mortal Instruments series. The trilogy is a prequel series to TheMortal Instruments series. Cassandra Clare has stated that the two series are able to be read in any order, but it is best to read them in publication order.

The Goetic demon Astaroth, whose name is derived from Ashtoreth, the biblical spelling of the name of the Phoenician goddess Astarte, has appeared many times in modern popular culture.

The demon Belial, or characters named for him, have appeared in many examples of modern culture. This is distinct from medieval culture and Milton where Belial was related to the character in Jewish sources.

Abaddon, a name given to an angel, a demon or a place of destruction, has appeared many times in works of literature, films, television and popular culture.

<i>The Mortal Instruments</i> Series of fantasy novels by Cassandra Clare

The Mortal Instruments is a series of six young adult fantasy novels written by American author Cassandra Clare, the last of which was published on May 27, 2014. The Mortal Instruments is chronologically the third series of a planned six in The Shadowhunter Chronicles but was the first one published. It follows Clary Fray, who interacts with a group of Nephilim known as Shadowhunters while also discovering her own heritage and her family history. The Shadowhunters protect the world of mundane/human people, who are also called mundanes or "mundies", from dark forces beyond their world. The book series falls under the young adult genre, specifically that of the paranormal romance/urban fantasy and supernatural genres.

<i>Youre Being Summoned, Azazel</i> Japanese manga series

You're Being Summoned, Azazel is a Japanese comedy manga series written and illustrated by Yasuhisa Kubo. It was serialized in Kodansha's seinen manga magazine Evening from October 2007 to December 2018, with its chapters collected in sixteen tankōbon volumes.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lilith in popular culture</span> Biblical character and figure in Jewish mythology

Lilith, a biblical character suggested to be Adam's first wife and a significant female figure from Jewish mythology, has been developed over time into distinct characters in popular culture. One writer on witches, Judika Illes, wrote, "No spirit exerts more fascination over media and popular culture than Lilith. Her appearances are genuinely too numerous to count." Lilith is one of several figures with biblical or related origins integrated into popular culture who have been titled demon.

The Hebrew term mammon, personifying money in the New Testament, has led to many adaptations in literature, film, and popular culture.

Nephilim in popular culture are depicted as descendants or offspring of Demons and human women. The Nephilim of Genesis 6 have become a notable motif; this interlinks with other similar motifs regarding Christian demons in popular culture.

<i>Devils and Realist</i> Japanese manga and anime series

Devils and Realist is a Japanese manga series written by Madoka Takadono and illustrated by Utako Yukihiro. An anime adaptation was animated by Doga Kobo and aired from July 7, 2013 to September 22, 2013.

<i>Rage of Bahamut</i> (TV series) Japanese anime television series

Rage of Bahamut is a Japanese anime television series produced by MAPPA that is based on the Rage of Bahamut game. The series was directed by Keiichi Sato and written by Keiichi Hasegawa, featuring character designs by Naoyuki Onda and music by Yoshihiro Ike.

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  1. Music popular culture identities - Page 143 Richard Young - 2002 "The band Azazel is named after a traditional Jewish demon (although there are non- Israeli bands called Azazel as well). Bishop Of Hexen's CD Archives of an Enchanted Philosophy (Hammerheart, 1996) draws on biblical stories of witches."
  2. Supernatural Youth: The Rise of the Teen Hero in Literature and ... - Page 145 Jes Battis - 2011 " Azazeal is based on Azazel, the fallen angel credited with inventing warfare and with teaching men to create weapons from the Book of Enoch;30 this figure, who is ..."
  3. Overkill: Sex and Violence in Contemporary Russian Popular Culture - Page 234 Eliot Borenstein - 2008 "When Akunin introduces his readers to Erast Petrovich Fandorin in Azazel' (The Winter Queen), the young hero is an orphan, and Fandorin's rootlessness is ..."
  4. Milne, Lesley (1990). Mikhail Bulgakov: A Critical Biography. Cambridge University Press. p. 246. ISBN   9780521227285.
  5. Asymmetric Publications. Kingdom of Loathing. Scene: Entering Pandamonium for first time.Level/area: Pandamonium. Azazel hovers over his throne. He looks like a rip in reality that's full of red, glowing eyes and razor-sharp teeth.