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    Azazil is described as a demon in Islamic demonology who was cast from heaven for refusing to worship Adam and lusting after mortal maidens. According to Talmudical interpretation, the term "Azazel" referred to a rugged mountain or precipice from which a goat was thrown down during a ritual sacrifice. The name has been interpreted in different ways, either referring to a strong mountain or connecting it to mythological fallen angels.

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    Azazil is described as a demon in Islamic demonology who was cast from heaven for refusing to worship Adam and lusting after mortal maidens. According to Talmudical interpretation, the term "Azazel" referred to a rugged mountain or precipice from which a goat was thrown down during a ritual sacrifice. The name has been interpreted in different ways, either referring to a strong mountain or connecting it to mythological fallen angels.

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    Azazil Also Azaziel, Azazyel, Azazel or Asael. A Demon of

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    Azazil

    Also Azaziel, Azazyel, Azazel or Asael. A demon of the second order, guardian of
    the goat, described by Milton as the standard bearer of rebellious angels by this
    name ( Paradise Lost, 1, 534).

    In Islamic demonology Azazil is a Djinn, who is cast from heaven for refusing to
    worship Adam and for lusting after mortal maidens.

    The Name

    -According to Talmudical interpretation, the term "Azazel" designated a rugged


    mountain or precipice in the wilderness from which the goat was thrown down, using
    for it as an alternative the word "?o?" () (Yoma vi. 4). An etymology is found to
    suit this interpretation. "Azazel"() is regarded as a compound of "az" (), strong
    or rough, and "el" (), mighty, therefore a strong mountain. This derivation is
    presented by a Baraita, cited Yoma 67b, that Azazel was the strongest of
    mountains.

    Another etymology (ib.) connects the word with the mythological "Uza" and "Azael,"
    the fallen angels, to whom a reference is believed to be found in Gen. vi. 2, 4.
    In accordance with this etymology, the sacrifice of the goat atones for the sin of
    fornication of which those angels were guilty (Gen. l.c.)

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