Who Are These Angels? Trivia Quiz

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1. I am one of the main archangels in Christianity. My name means "God is My Strength". Many people see me as a powerful female angel. Who am I?

Answer: Gabriel

Muslims believe Gabriel revealed the Koran to Muhammad. However, Islam and Kabbalah recognize Gabriel as a male angel. Jewish stories claim that Gabriel was the one who dealt destruction to Sodom and Gomorrah. She is considered the representative of god to human beings and was portrayed in the movie "Constantine".

2. I am known as the "Accusing Angel" in Judaism. I am submissive to god, but I command many demons and evil spirits. Who am I?

Answer: Mastema

According to the Book of Jubilees, he is also the "Angel of Adversity". Mastema's role is to entice people and serve as our executioner. He convinced God to let him have some demons, so he can punish immoral humans . Stories say that he helped Egyptian wizards to kill Moses and encouraged others to chase after the Israelites.

3. I am an angel of Apocryphal lore. In Judaism, I am the "Star of God" and in charge of stars and constellations. Who am I?

Answer: Kakabel

In Apocryphal lore and the First Book of Enoch, Kakabel was a controversial angel because he mated with a human. Also, he suffered a loss of his esteem by teaching humans about Astrology and the constellations. Despite this, he still looks after Astrologers, the Moon and stars.

4. My name means "Fire of God" and I am recognized in Judaism. I am sometimes identified as the angel who was sent by God to give Noah advice about the flood. I brought Alchemy to earth. Who am I?

Answer: Uriel

According to the "Book of Adam and Eve", he was one of the angels who helped bury Adam and Abel in heaven. In Judaism, he is one of the four angels of presence. In Sibylline oracles, Uriel was the first angel to change into human form. In addition, he has been depicted as an interpreter of prophecies, holding a book or papyrus scroll.

5. I am an angel of death. I am a female warrior angel in Norse mythology. Originally I may have been a priestess of Freyja, queen of heaven. Who am I?

Answer: Valkyrie

Valkyries flew over battlefields and chose the warriors that would be taken back to Valhalla. It is said that their shining armor created the Aurora Borealis and they used rainbows as a means to travel between heaven and earth. They traveled with the Norns, who controled the destinies of gods and men.

6. In Kabbalah, I am known as "The Secret of God" and "Angel of Mysteries". I gave a book of knowledge to Adam, which was stolen and dumped in the ocean. Who am I?

Answer: Raziel

He is believed to be the author of the book "Book of the Angel Raziel", which contained the wisdom of God. However, the real author was Isaac the Blind or Eleazar of Worms. Eventually, the book came into the custody of Enoch, Noah and Solomon respectively. Firstly, Noah learned how to build an ark from this book. Secondly, King Solomon of the Jews learned magic from it.

7. I am an angel of death and one of the four archangels of Islam. I am pictured as having massive proportions. Who am I?

Answer: Azrael

Azrael (Izra'il) is known as the angel who brought God a handful of earth, from which Adam was created. He is so big that one of his feet is in seventh heaven and the other on the bridge between hell and paradise. In Jewish mysticism, it is believed that he is the manifestation of malevolence.

He keeps a list of people; sinners are circled in black, whereas the blessed are circled in light.

8. My name means "God has Healed" and I am regarded as a healer in Christianity and Judaism. I am often connected with an image of a serpent. I am one of the three angels who visited Abraham. Who am I?

Answer: Raphael

"Rapha" means healer or doctor in Hebrew. In Islamic tradition, Raphael (Israfil) accompanied Muhammad to Mecca. He has a holy horn, used to awaken the dead at the Last Judgment. According to I Enoch, he watches over the illness of children of men. He is said to be the friendliest and most sociable of all angels, as shown when he traveled with Tobias in the Book of Tobit.

9. I am an angelic prince who was originally Elijah. I am known as an angel of prayer in the Jewish faith. I am one of the tallest heavenly beings. Who am I?

Answer: Sandalphon

Elijah turned into Sandalphon when he was swept by a whirlwind into heaven, in a burning chariot. Jews believe that Sandalphon is the sandal-wearing twin brother of Metatron. According to Jewish and Islamic sources, he is believed to be the defender of different heavens. It would take more than 500 years to travel from his toes to his head.

10. My name is translated as "good mind" or "good thought". I am the chief Zoroastrian archangel. Who am I?

Answer: Vohu Manah

It was Vohu Manah who is believed to have revealed the truth to Zoroaster, the founder of Zoroastrianism. He is the oldest son of Ahura Mazda and chief of the holy immortals. He brought Zoroaster into heaven and it there that God taught the prophet about his religion.

Source: Author Ishtari11

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