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Armisael
Armisael in Trachtenberg’s account of historical childbirth charms: an appeal to the angel governing the womb, with the source and its limits explained.
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Asroilu and Ashruylu in angel-name collections: the prince who presides over heavenly sessions in 3 Enoch 18, with the manuscript variant explained.
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Adonael in Conybeare’s Testament of Solomon: the protective name heard by Metathiax and by the thirteenth decan, with the text’s different demon names.
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Sahaqiel is associated with the fourth heaven in 3 Enoch 17. Read the edition’s Shahaqiel spelling, Zebul assignment and differences between lists.
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Af and Hemah in Nedarim 32a: anger and wrath personified in the story of Moses, Zipporah and delayed circumcision.
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Laylah, or Night, in Niddah 16b and Sanhedrin 96a: conception, human character and the angelic aid given to Abraham.
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Kerubiel’s fiery appearance and leadership of the Cherubim in 3 Enoch 22, with the duties and imagery distinguished from other angelic orders.
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Ophaniel in 3 Enoch: the Ophannim’s prince in chapter 25 and the lunar governor in chapter 17, including the edition’s numerical uncertainties.
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Rikbiel stands beside the Merkabah in 3 Enoch 19, appointed over its eight wheels amid winds, fiery rivers and the sound of heavenly praise.
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Chayyliel leads the Holy Chayyoth in 3 Enoch 20. Explore the prince’s imposing description, fiery discipline and role in heavenly praise.
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