An encyclopedia of angelology
A field guide
to the celestial.
Discover the names, stories, and traditions of angels. From familiar archangels to the mysterious figures at the edges of belief.
01 / Start exploring
Three doors into
the extraordinary.
A name to look up. A story to follow.
Begin wherever curiosity takes you.
Angel names
Browse 248 names and their traditional roles, from Abasdarhon to Zuriel.
Open the A–Z indexFallen angels
Explore the names and accounts of rebellion, exile, and the Watchers.
Enter the catalogueThe nine orders
From seraphim to angels: a guide to the influential Christian hierarchy.
Discover the ordersHave a name in mind?
Every name is
a new beginning.
Go straight to the letter.
Browse all 248 names02 / Names with a story
Meet the messengers.
Michael
The archangel in scripture and tradition.
02Gabriel
A messenger across religious traditions.
03Azrael
The name associated with the angel of death.
04Metatron
A mysterious figure in Jewish mystical literature.
05Uriel
Light, wisdom, and an apocryphal tradition.
06Lucifer
A name with a complicated history.
A little context goes a long way
One name. Many traditions.
Scripture, mystical writing, folklore, and modern interpretation tell different stories. Our sources guide helps you understand where a name comes from—and why accounts sometimes disagree.
Read the sources guide