Samael was first mentioned during the Second Temple period and immediately after its destruction. He is first mentioned in the Book of Enoch, which is a part of the Jewish …

Samael, in Jewish folkloric and mystical tradition, the true name of Satan. According to tradition, Samael is the king of all demons, the angel of death, the husband of the demonic Lilith, and …

Samael, derived from Hebrew (Sammāʾēl), means "Venom/Poison of God" or "Severity of God." He is a prominent figure in Jewish mystical tradition, appearing as an archangel, angel of …

As lord of the demons, Samael is regarded as a magic being, and must be considered in the preparation of amulets, although there is no agreement as to his power and activity.

Samael is an angel mentioned in second-Temple works of Apocrypha, rabbinic literature, and kabbalistic sources. He is generally presented as an agent of evil—occasionally identified as …

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Nov 27, 2024 · Samael (Hebrew: סַמָּאֵל, Sammāʾēl, "Venom/Poison of God") is an archangel in Talmudic and post-Talmudic lore; a figure who is the accuser or adversary (Satan as …

One of the most ancient Jewish mystical works is Sefer HaBahir. At the very end of the text (ch. 200), we are told that Samael was the angel that came down to the Garden of Eden in the …

Samael is a figure that has been featured in various religious and mythological traditions throughout history. In Jewish folklore, Samael is often associated with the angel of death and …

The name "Samael" is often interpreted to mean "Venom of God" or "Poison of God," derived from the Hebrew words "sam" (poison) and "el" (God). This etymology reflects his complex and …