Metatron

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

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
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

Names in Other Languages
Language	Name	Meaning
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