- Kushiel
Kushiel "Rigid One of God" in
Jewish Angelology is an angel involved with punishing individuals inHell .Davidson, Gustav (1967), "A Dictionary of Angels, Including The Fallen Angels", p. 168, Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 66-19757]In Hebrew writings
Kushiel is one of seven angels of punishment in Jewish folklore along with
Hutriel ,Lahatiel ,Makatiel , Pusiel (orPuriel ),Rogziel andShoftiel . [ [http://www.angelicinspirations.com/page71.htm The Angels of Punishment and The Fallen Angels] ]As a "presiding angel of Hell," he is said to punish nations with a whip made of fire,Davidson, Gustav (1967), "A Dictionary of Angels, Including The Fallen Angels", p. 168, Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 66-19757] although, along with the other angels of punishment, is reported in 2Enoch 10:3 to dwell in the
third heaven . [Davidson, Gustav (1967), "A Dictionary of Angels, Including The Fallen Angels", p. 41, Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 66-19757]In fiction
Kushiel appears as a character in
Jacqueline Carey 's series of novels entitledKushiel's Legacy . Kushiel was the punishing angel of the Yeshuites' One God.The main antagonist from the video game
King of Fighters Maximum Impact 2 - Jivatma - runs an assassin's syndicate named Kushiel (or Kusiel).Kushiel is a recurring character in John Connolly's books featuring private eye Charlie Parker. Kushiel is referred to as The Collector and is only referred to by name in The Reflecting Eye: A Charlie Parker Novella. He also appears in The Unquiet.
References
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Angel
*List of angels
*Jewish Angelarchy
* "Kushiel's Legacy "
* Elua and His Companions
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