Metatron
Metatron is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.
Profile
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
In Shin Megami Tensei II and most other entries, Metatron is a metallic, robotic humanoid whose silver body is adorned with intricate golden patterning. He has golden hair and green eyes with cross pupils, large blade-like wings, and he wears a white robe bearing a holy cross.
In the Devil Children series, Metatron boats a muscular, pale yellow figure and yellow wings, kneeling on a large sword which melts into a pool of shadows. He wears a blue and red mask, a white robe with red embroidery, a belt, red bangles and ankles, and sandals.
Gameplay
- For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Metatron.
Compendium
Compendium Entries | |
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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. |
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance |
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 Children Black Book and Red Book |
神の言葉を 記録する 真実を伝える天使 天使の中では 最も大きいTranslation: A truth-telling angel who chronicles the Word of God. He is the largest of the angels. |
Devil Children White Book |
カミのことばを きろくする しんじつを つたえるテンシ テンシのなかでは もっともおおきいTranslation: A truth-telling angel who chronicles the Word of God. He is the largest of the angels. |
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
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | メタトロン Metatoron 神の深き影Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Kami no Fukakikage |
Metatron Deep Shadow of God |
Simplified Chinese | 梅塔特隆 Méitǎtèlóng 神的黑暗暗影Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Shén de Hēi'àn Ànyǐng |
Metatron Dark Shadow of God |
Traditional Chinese |
梅塔特隆 Méitǎtèlóng 神的黑暗陰影Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Shén de Hēi'àn Yīnyǐng |
Metatron Dark Shadow of God |
French | Métatron Ombre de DieuPersona 5 Royal (Shadow) |
Metatron Shadow of God |
German | Metatron Göttlicher SchattenPersona 5 Royal (Shadow) |
Metatron Godly Shadow |
Italian | Metatron Ombra di DioPersona 5 Royal (Shadow) |
Metatron Shadow of God |
Korean | 메타트론 Metateuron 신神의 깊은 그림자Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Sin-ui Gipeun Geurimja |
Metatron Deep Shadow of God |
Polish | Metatron | |
Brazilian Portuguese | Metatron | |
Russian | Метатрон Metatron | Metatron |
Spanish | Metatrón Sombra de DiosPersona 5 Royal (Shadow) |
Metatron Shadow of God |
Turkish | Metatron |
Gallery
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Artwork featuring Metatron titled "Visions", made for the magazine Shikisai Ōkoku
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Sprite of Metatron from Shin Megami Tensei II (Playstation).
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Model of Metatron from Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax
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In-game profile of Metatron from Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax
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Model of Metatron from Persona 4 Golden
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Model of Metatron from Persona 3 Reload
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Render for Persona 5
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Render from Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
Videos
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei II
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei IV
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei V
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
- Demons in Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Revelation
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner
- Demons in Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
- Demons in Soul Hackers 2
- Demons in Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon
- Personas in Persona 3
- Personas in Persona 3 FES
- Personas in Persona 3 Portable
- Personas in Persona 3 Reload
- Personas in Persona 4
- Personas in Persona 4 Golden
- Personas in Persona 5
- Personas in Persona 5 Royal
- Personas in Persona 5 Strikers
- Personas in Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
- Personas in Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth
- Demons in Devil Children Black Book and Red Book
- Demons in Devil Children White Book
- Demons in Devil Survivor (Game)
- Demons in Devil Survivor: Overclocked
- Demons in Devil Survivor 2
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner