Hitchhiker's Guide to Religion
Angels

Michael

The Commander

Angels War, Protection, Justice Hebrew Bible attestation c. 500 BCE (Daniel); continuous veneration to present Pan-Abrahamic; shrines across Europe, the Middle East, and Ethiopia
Portrait of Michael
Portrait of Michael
Rank Archangel / Prince of the Heavenly Host
Domain War, Protection, Justice
Period Hebrew Bible attestation c. 500 BCE (Daniel); continuous veneration to present
Alignment Holy
Power MYTHIC 94

Attributes

ATK
98
DEF
95
SPR
90
SPD
92
INT
85
CHA
99
WIS
92
END
99

Combat Profile

ATK DEF SPR SPD INT CHA WIS END
Special Move

Divine Judgment

Michael smites all enemies with holy fire, dealing massive damage and purging corruption from the battlefield.

Passive

Prince of Heaven

Michael's presence grants all allies enhanced protection and immunity to deception; his divine authority radiates absolute certainty in matters of justice.

Weakness

None recorded

“And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon.” — Revelation 12:7

Across Traditions:

  • Christian: Commander of God’s army. Defeats Satan in the final battle
  • Catholic: Patron saint of soldiers, police, paratroopers. The prayer to St. Michael is recited after Mass in many parishes
  • Jewish: Guardian angel of Israel (Daniel 12:1). One of four archangels surrounding God’s throne
  • Islamic: Mikail — angel of mercy and sustenance; controls rain and food
  • Esoteric: Solar archangel. Rules Sunday. Corresponds to Tiphareth on the Tree of Life

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Nemesis / Counter

Satan / The Dragon

Primary Source

Daniel 10:13, 12:1; Jude 1:9; Revelation 12:7

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