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'''Azazel''' is a figure in various religious traditions, often depicted as a demon or a fallen angel. The name Azazel appears in the [[Hebrew Bible]], specifically in the [[Book of Leviticus]], and is also mentioned in [[apocryphal]] and [[pseudepigraphal]] texts such as the [[Book of Enoch]]. The character of Azazel has been interpreted in different ways across [[Judaism]], [[Christianity]], and [[Islam]].<br />
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==Etymology==<br />
The name Azazel is derived from the Hebrew words "azaz" (meaning "strong" or "rugged") and "el" (meaning "God"). Some scholars interpret the name to mean "God strengthens" or "God's strong one."<br />
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==In Judaism==<br />
In the [[Hebrew Bible]], Azazel is mentioned in the context of the [[Day of Atonement]] ritual described in the [[Book of Leviticus]] (Leviticus 16:8-10). During this ritual, a [[scapegoat]] was sent into the wilderness "for Azazel," symbolically carrying the sins of the people away. The exact nature of Azazel in this context is debated, with interpretations ranging from a wilderness demon to a symbolic representation of sin.<br />
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===Book of Enoch===<br />
In the [[Book of Enoch]], Azazel is one of the [[fallen angels]] who rebelled against God. He is depicted as a leader of the [[Watchers]], angels who descended to Earth and took human wives. Azazel is credited with teaching humans various forbidden arts, including the use of weapons and cosmetics. As a result of his actions, he is bound and cast into a desert by the archangel [[Raphael]].<br />
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==In Christianity==<br />
In [[Christianity]], Azazel is often identified with [[Satan]] or [[Lucifer]], the leader of the fallen angels. The association with the scapegoat ritual in Leviticus has also led to interpretations of Azazel as a symbol of Christ's atonement for humanity's sins.<br />
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==In Islam==<br />
In [[Islam]], Azazel is sometimes identified with [[Iblis]], the jinn who refused to bow to [[Adam]] and was cast out of heaven. However, this identification is not universally accepted, and Azazel is also considered a separate entity in some Islamic traditions.<br />
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==Cultural Impact==<br />
Azazel has appeared in various works of literature, film, and popular culture. He is often depicted as a powerful and malevolent figure, embodying the concept of rebellion against divine authority.<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Fallen angel]]<br />
* [[Scapegoat]]<br />
* [[Book of Enoch]]<br />
* [[Day of Atonement]]<br />
* [[Satan]]<br />
* [[Iblis]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Demons]]<br />
[[Category:Angels in Christianity]]<br />
[[Category:Angels in Islam]]<br />
[[Category:Angels in Judaism]]<br />
[[Category:Book of Enoch]]<br />
[[Category:Hebrew Bible people]]<br />
[[Category:Jewish mythology]]<br />
[[Category:Christian mythology]]<br />
[[Category:Islamic mythology]]<br />
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