Abbaton

Abbaton is the name given to the angel of death in the lore of the Coptic Church. He is given particularly important roles in two sources, a homily entitled "The Enthronment of Abbaton" by Timothy of Alexandria, and the
Apocalyspe of Bartholomew. Atiya, Aziz S. "The Coptic Encyclopedia." New York: Macmillan Publishing Co., 1991. ISBN 002897025X]

In the homily by Timothy, Abbaton was first named "Muriel", and had been given the task by God of collecting the earth which would be used in the creation of Adam. Upon completion of this task, the angel was then named to be guardian. Everybody, including the angels, demons, and corporeal entities, felt fear of him. Abbaton engaged in prayer and ultimately obtained the promise that any men who venerated him during their lifetime stood the chance of being saved. Abbaton is also said to have a prominent role in the Last Judgement, as the one who will take the souls to the Valley of Josaphat.

He is described in the Apocalypse of Bartholomew as being present in the Tomb of Jesus at the moment of his resurrection.

He is also described in "The Greater Key of Solomon" by Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers as being a powerful angel contacted when one wishes to conjure demons and forcing them to do things.Bunson, Matthew. "Angels A to Z". New York:Crown Trade Paperbacks, 1996. ISBN 0-517-88537-9.]

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