What is another word for Azrael?

Pronunciation: [ˈazɹe͡ɪl] (IPA)

Azrael is a name that has different meanings in different cultures. For instance, in Hebrew, it is defined as the "helper of God". Meanwhile, in Islamic teachings, it is considered the personification of death, carrying the souls of deceased people to the afterlife. Synonyms for Azrael often refer to similar concepts of death, transition, or loss. In the Hebrew tradition, "Malakh ha-Mavet" means "the angel of death", having a similar role to Azrael in Islam. Furthermore, in European folklore, the Grim Reaper is a popular figure who represents death, comparable to Azrael's place in Islamic texts. Other synonyms include "Psychopomp", "Death Angel," "Harbinger of Death," and "Deathbringer".

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What are the hypernyms for Azrael?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Azrael

The king looked, and replied: "I know him well; It is the Angel men call Azrael, 'T is the Death Angel; what hast thou to fear?"
"The Complete Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow"
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Save me from Azrael, save me from death!
"The Complete Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow"
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
"Not so," the eager Poet said; "At least, not so before I tell The story of my Azrael, An angel mortal as ourselves, Which in an ancient tome I found Upon a convent's dusty shelves, Chained with an iron chain, and bound In parchment, and with clasps of brass, Lest from its prison, some dark day, It might be stolen or steal away, While the good friars were singing mass.
"The Complete Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow"
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Famous quotes with Azrael

  • Verily, the star of Azrael hovers over the birth of a beautiful woman, the King of the Dead laughs aloud, and ravens whet their black beaks.
    Robert E. Howard

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