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Azrael

Azrael

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An angel who guides souls to the afterlife
  • proper noun
  • /ˈæzreɪəl/
  • Literature
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  • In many cultures, Azrael is known as the angel of death, guiding souls to the afterlife.

Examples

  • Am I going mad, Azrael?

    Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017)

  • So Azrael, the Angel of Death, is here...

    Fiction book (1996)

  • Azrael, I'm not going to sugarcoat this.

    Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017)

  • Azrael, help!

    Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017)

  • Cassie and Azrael, Moore and Omran, their entire goal and game is to keep him happy, healthy and alive because by protecting him, they're protecting the High Court.

  • Unto Adonai and Azrael, into the keeping of the lords of the flame and lower pits I consign this body to be forevermore consumed in this purging fire.

    Dracula's Daughter (1936)

  • According to folklore, Azrael is tasked with delivering the souls of the departed to their next journey.

  • The story describes how Azrael, the angel of death, comforted the souls as they moved on.

Surface Forms

Azrael main

Etymology

Azrael comes from old Hebrew and Arabic parts azar ('help') and -el ('God'), like the parts in Gabriel. Even though the name literally says 'help of God', many stories made Azrael the angel who helps guide souls at death, which is why he is the angel of death.