Judaism
Angel of Death
Origin: Judaism and Greek
Description: Azrael, The archangel of death. 4 faces, four thousand wings, whole body of eyes and tongues the number of which correspondences with the number of people on the planet. He will be the last to die.
Archangel Samael, Grim reaper skeletal figure carrying large scythe in cloak and hood. Can cause death which lead to myth that he could be tricked, bribed, or outwitted to retain life or just guide those who die to the next world.
Greek (Hellenic): Bearded and winged man or young boy ( thantos- death is male, life is female) His brother twin hypnos, and sister keres spirits of violent death. they are evil and feed of the blood of bodies. they have fangs, talons and bloody garments.
Origin: Judaism and Greek
Description: Azrael, The archangel of death. 4 faces, four thousand wings, whole body of eyes and tongues the number of which correspondences with the number of people on the planet. He will be the last to die.
Archangel Samael, Grim reaper skeletal figure carrying large scythe in cloak and hood. Can cause death which lead to myth that he could be tricked, bribed, or outwitted to retain life or just guide those who die to the next world.
Greek (Hellenic): Bearded and winged man or young boy ( thantos- death is male, life is female) His brother twin hypnos, and sister keres spirits of violent death. they are evil and feed of the blood of bodies. they have fangs, talons and bloody garments.