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Metatron is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Origin

Metatron is an angel in Rabbinical Judaism that is mentioned in the Talmud. He is the scribe of heaven who writes down the deeds of Israel, and the Talmud also mentions and condemns a belief where Metatron was seen as a second god. Kabbalistic tradition states that he is the angelic form of Enoch after he ascended into heaven, and he is referred to as the "lesser YHWH."

Metatron is also featured in some Islamic traditions as the "angel of the veil."

Design

Gameplay

For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Metatron.

Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne	One of the most important angels in the hierarchy, yet the most mysterious. He is the scribe and advocate of heaven.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey	The greatest and most mysterious of the angels. He has many names, such as the Voice of God and Angel of Contracts. In contrast to his duty to maintain the world, he is said to have a merciless side toward humanity.
Shin Megami Tensei IV	The greatest and most mysterious of the angels. He has many names, such as the Voice of God and Angel of Contracts. In contrast to his duty to maintain the world, he is said to have a merciless side toward humanity.
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse	The greatest and most mysterious of the angels. He has many names, such as the Voice of God and Angel of Contracts.In contrast to his duty to maintain the world, he is said to have a merciless side toward humanity.
Shin Megami Tensei V	One of the most important angels in the hierarchy yet the most mysterious. He is the scribe and advocate of heaven.
Soul Hackers (3DS)	The greatest and most mysterious of the angels. He has many names, such as the Voice of God and Angel of Contracts. In contrast to his duty to maintain the world, he is said to have a merciless side toward humanity.
Soul Hackers 2	One of the greatest and most mysterious of the angels. Tasked with being the scribe and advocate of heaven, he has many names, such as the Voice of God and Angel of Contracts. In contrast to his duty to maintain the world, he is said to have a merciless side toward humanity.
Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon	The highest angel in Judeo-Christian lore, charges with maintaining the integrity of the world. He also has a violent streak, and ordered a mass slaughter of those who turned their faces from God.
Persona 3	One of the most important angels in the hierarchy, yet the most mysterious. He is the scribe and advocate of Heaven.
Persona 3 Reload	The greatest angel in Judeo-Christian legend. He is known as the Voice of God or the Angel of Contracts. Despite his duty to maintain the world's order, he shows no mercy towards humanity.
Persona 4	One of the most important angels in the hierarchy, yet the most mysterious. He is the scribe and advocate of Heaven.
Persona 5	The greatest angel in Judeo-Christian legend. He is known as the Voice of God or the Angel of Contracts. Despite his duty to maintain the world's order, he shows no mercy towards humanity.
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth	One of the most important angels in the hierarchy, yet the most mysterious, he is the scribe and advocate of Heaven.
Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth	One of the most important angels in the hierarchy, yet the most mysterious. He is the scribe and advocate of Heaven.
Persona 5 Strikers	The greatest angel in Judeo-Christian legend. He is known as the Voice of God or the Angel of Contracts. Despite his duty to maintain the world's order, he shows no mercy towards humanity.
Devil Survivor	The greatest and most mysterious of the angels. He has many names, such as the Voice of God and the Angel of Contracts. His name is said to originate from the "one who serves behind the throne," and he acts as God's representative. He has immense power, and his body is the largest amongst the angels. In contrast to his duty to maintain the world, he is said to have a merciless side and has slaughtered hundreds of humans who disobeyed him.
Devil Survivor 2	The greatest and most mysterious of the angels. He has many names, such as the Voice of God and the Angel of Contracts. His name is said to originate from the "one who serves behind the throne," and he acts as God's representative. He has immense power, and his body is the largest amongst the angels. In contrast to his duty to maintain the world, he is said to have a merciless side and has slaughtered hundreds of humans who disobeyed him.

Game Appearances

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax

Metatron is a major character and final boss of the True Demon Ending in the 5th Kalpa. In the Amala Labyrinth he urges the player not to proceed further.

Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner

Metatron is an optional boss. He can only be fought after previous optional bosses, the Four Guardian Beasts Feng Huang, Long, Baihu and Gui Xian have been defeated. Metatron is a human who struggles to contain the Metatron atma personality from consuming him. He accuses the Embryon tribe of killing his girlfriend and attacks. His human side tries and fails to regain control of himself and Metatron takes over completely

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	メタトロン Metatoron	Metatron
Simplified Chinese	梅塔特隆 Méitǎtèlóng	Metatron
Traditional Chinese	梅塔特隆 Méitǎtèlóng	Metatron
Korean	메타트론 Metateuron	Metatron
Spanish	Metatrón	Metatron

Gallery

Model of Metatron from Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax
Render for Persona 5
Render from Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
Model of Metatron from Persona 4 Golden
Model of Metatron from Persona 3 Reload

Videos

Metatron's Daily Demon Showcase for Shin Megami Tensei V

Metatron's Daily Demon Future Prediction with Ringo for Soul Hackers 2

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