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An angel whose name means "hostility." In the Old Testament, he acts under God's command to test believers and inflict tragedies upon the enemies of the Israelites.
A demonic matador that appears in the Shin Megami Tensei series and spin-offs.
The Hindu and Buddhist personification of illusion. She represents the projection of a false manifestation of reality that must be overcome by adherents.
An Aztec goddess of the agave plant, which was used among other things to make an alcoholic beverage called pulque. Mayahuel was also honored as a fertility goddess.
The mother of demons and creator of the Schwarzwelt. Her name comes from the two romanized Hebrew letters for M and A.
The Zoroastrian divinity of the covenant, he is one of the three yazatas that pass judgment on the souls of the dead. He has pre-Zoroastrian origins but was entered into its pantheon because of his regional popularity.
The center of a mystery religion in the Roman Empire, Mithras was a god associated with celestial phenomena and was himself born fully-formed from a rock. Of the few specifics and images known about his cult, the most prominent is that of the tauroctony, or bull-slaying.
A god of Phoenicia associated with child sacrifices. The Bible notes that King Solomon built an altar to a god named Chemosh, who is likely one and the same as Moloch.
In the Ars Goetia, Morax is a Great Earl and President of Hell, depicted as a bull. He has 36 legions of demons under his control, and his wisdom in the liberal sciences will enlighten all those who conjure him.
A syncretic manifestation of the three Norns, or fates, in Norse mythology. Named Urd, Verdandi, and Skuld, they are comparable to the Moirae sisters in Greek myth.
The patron god of smiths in Haitian and Yoruban Voodoo. He is also associated with fire, politics, hunting, and war.
The god of the underworld and punisher of broken oaths in Roman mythology. He was likely derived from the Greek demon Horkos and is also related in function to the Roman figure Dis Pater.
A Great Marquis in Hell, Orias controls 30 legions of demons. He is depicted as a lion holding snakes and riding a horse, and teaches men their fates as dictated by the stars' alignments.
A serpent eating its own tail, Ouroboros symbolizes eternity. Its image was used in ancient times and in near-modern alchemic rituals.
The last of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Death is the rider of this horse and in his wake the suffering of Hades follows.
Pixie is one of the recurring demons to appear in the Megami Tensei franchise starting with the original Shin Megami Tensei. She is always a low level character who is encountered early on.
In Greek mythology, Prometheus is the titan who stole fire from the Gods and gave it to man. When Zeus discovered this, he had Prometheus chained to a mountain, made him mortal, and had an eagle eat his liver every day, which regenerated and caused him eternal suffering.
The player-controlled main character in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey. He is at the forefront of the exploration of the mysterious Schwarzwelt.
Second of the three Jack brothers and one of the most common demons in the Megami Tensei universe. He is also known as the "Jack O'Lantern"
An immortal cow of Chinese myth. He temporarily took on the form of the new emperor when Tai Shang Lao Jun died.
The feathered-serpent god of the Aztecs and greater Mesoamerica. An important deity, he had a hand in the creation of humans, played a role as the Sun, and was the patron god of priests.
The second of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. He carries a sword and will drive mankind to start wars and murder one another.
The Hindu god of destruction and rebirth. He is one of the Trimurti (trinity) of Hindu deities that also includes Vishnu and Brahma.
The offspring of Echidna and Typhon in Greek lore. She was said to have the face and chest of a woman, with the body of a lion, and the wings of a bird.
Sraosha is the Zoroastrian yazata that conveys the divine messages of Ahura Mazda to humans. He guides souls in the afterlife and possesses a gentle demeanor.
As king of the fire giants in Norse myth, Surt hails from the searing flame world of Muspell. At Ragnarok, he is fated to duel Freyr to the death.
Tezcatlipoca was a rival god to Quetzalcoatl in Aztec lore, as depicted in their struggle over creation in the myth of the Five Suns. Tezcatlipoca's name means "Smoking Mirror" which refers to the use of obsidian to make mirrors used for shamanic rituals.
The god of rain and lighting in Aztec mythology. He had been known to demand child sacrifices.
A personification of the chaotic energies of creation in Aztec mythology. Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca ripped her apart to create the sky and earth from her remains.
Aztec goddess of filth and purification. She was believed to administer sexually transmitted diseases to those who acted on lust; however, those could be cured by bathing or performing sacred rites.
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