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"Azazel" originates as a term used in chapter 16 of the Book of Leviticus. It describes a ritual in which the high priest Aaron was to take two goats: one goat was to be a sin-offering to [[YHVH]], and the other was to be cast out into the wilderness to Azazel. It is not entirely certain what Azazel originally meant; it could refer to the place where the goat was sent, or it could refer to some sort of demon or deity. In the King James Version, it is translated as "scapegoat." Regardless, Azazel in some later texts, such as the Book of Enoch, is used as the name of a fallen angel. | |||
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SH1 PS Azazel Portrait Graphic.png|Character portrait of Azazel from {{link|game|SH1}}. | SH1 PS Azazel Portrait Graphic.png|Character portrait of Azazel from {{link|game|SH1}}. | ||
SH2 Azazel Portrait Graphic.png|Character portrait of Azazel from {{link|game|SH2}}. | SH2 Azazel Portrait Graphic.png|Character portrait of Azazel from {{link|game|SH2}}. | ||
SH1 SAT Azazel Graphic.png|Azazel's sprite in ''Soul Hackers'' (Saturn). | |||
SH1 PS Azazel Graphic.png|Azazel's sprite in ''Soul Hackers'' (PlayStation). | |||
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Revision as of 00:58, 30 November 2023
Azazel is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.
Profile
Origin
"Azazel" originates as a term used in chapter 16 of the Book of Leviticus. It describes a ritual in which the high priest Aaron was to take two goats: one goat was to be a sin-offering to YHVH, and the other was to be cast out into the wilderness to Azazel. It is not entirely certain what Azazel originally meant; it could refer to the place where the goat was sent, or it could refer to some sort of demon or deity. In the King James Version, it is translated as "scapegoat." Regardless, Azazel in some later texts, such as the Book of Enoch, is used as the name of a fallen angel.
Design
Gameplay
Shin Megami Tensei IV
Compendium
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Game Appearances
Audio Drama Appearances
Novel Appearances
Anime Appearances
Manga Appearances
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Trivia
Nomenclature
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Gallery
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Character portrait of Azazel from Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers.
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Character portrait of Azazel from Soul Hackers 2.
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Azazel's sprite in Soul Hackers (Saturn).
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Azazel's sprite in Soul Hackers (PlayStation).
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