Metatron

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Metatron is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Origin

Metatron[a] is an angel in Rabbinical Judaism that is mentioned in the Talmud. He is the scribe of heaven who writes down the deeds of Israel, and the Talmud also mentions and condemns a belief where Metatron was seen as a second god. Kabbalistic tradition states that he is the angelic form of Enoch after he ascended into heaven, and he is referred to as the "lesser YHWH."

Design

In Shin Megami Tensei II and most other entries, Metatron is a metallic, robotic humanoid whose silver body is adorned with intricate golden patterning. He has golden hair and green eyes with cross pupils, large blade-like wings, and he wears a white robe bearing a holy cross.

In the Devil Children series, Metatron boats a muscular, pale yellow figure and yellow wings, kneeling on a large sword which melts into a pool of shadows. He wears a blue and red mask, a white robe with red embroidery, a belt, red bangles and ankles, and sandals.

Gameplay

For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Metatron.

Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax One of the most important angels in the heirarchy[sic], yet the most mysterious. He is the scribe and advocate of heaven.
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster One of the most important angels in the hierarchy, yet the most mysterious. He is the scribe and advocate of heaven.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey The greatest and most mysterious of the angels.

He has many names, such as the Voice of God and Angel of Contracts. In contrast to his duty to maintain the world, he is said to have a merciless side toward humanity.

Shin Megami Tensei IV The greatest and most mysterious of the angels.

He has many names, such as the Voice of God and Angel of Contracts. In contrast to his duty to maintain the world, he is said to have a merciless side toward humanity.

Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse The greatest and most mysterious of the angels.

He has many names, such as the Voice of God and Angel of Contracts.In contrast to his duty to maintain the world, he is said to have a merciless side toward humanity.

Shin Megami Tensei V One of the most important angels in the hierarchy yet the most mysterious.

He is the scribe and advocate of heaven.

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance One of the most important angels in the hierarchy yet the most mysterious.

He is the scribe and advocate of heaven.

Soul Hackers
(3DS) 		The greatest and most mysterious of the angels.

He has many names, such as the Voice of God and Angel of Contracts. In contrast to his duty to maintain the world, he is said to have a merciless side toward humanity.

Soul Hackers 2 One of the greatest and most mysterious of the angels. Tasked with being the scribe and advocate of heaven, he has many names, such as the Voice of God and Angel of Contracts. In contrast to his duty to maintain the world, he is said to have a merciless side toward humanity.
Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon The highest angel in Judeo-Christian lore, charges with maintaining the integrity of the world.

He also has a violent streak, and ordered a mass slaughter of those who turned their faces from God.

Persona 3 One of the most important angels in the hierarchy, yet the most mysterious. He is the scribe and advocate of Heaven.
Persona 3 Reload The greatest angel in Judeo-Christian legend. He is known as the Voice of God or the Angel of Contracts. Despite his duty to maintain the world's order, he shows no mercy towards humanity.
Persona 4 One of the most important angels in the hierarchy, yet the most mysterious. He is the scribe and advocate of Heaven.
Persona 5 The greatest angel in Judeo-Christian legend. He is known as the Voice of God or the Angel of Contracts. Despite his duty to maintain the world's order, he shows no mercy towards humanity.
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth One of the most important angels in the hierarchy, yet the most mysterious, he is the scribe and advocate of Heaven.
Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth One of the most important angels in the hierarchy, yet the most mysterious. He is the scribe and advocate of Heaven.
Persona 5 Strikers The greatest angel in Judeo-Christian legend. He is known as the Voice of God or the Angel of Contracts. Despite his duty to maintain the world's order, he shows no mercy towards humanity.
Devil Children Black Book and Red Book 神の言葉を　記録する　真実を伝える天使　天使の中では　最も大きい
Translation: A truth-telling angel who chronicles the Word of God. He is the largest of the angels.
Devil Children White Book カミのことばを　きろくする　しんじつを　つたえるテンシ　テンシのなかでは　もっともおおきい
Translation: A truth-telling angel who chronicles the Word of God. He is the largest of the angels.
Devil Survivor: Overclocked The greatest and most mysterious of the angels. He has many names, such as the Voice of God and the Angel of Contracts.

His name is said to originate from the "one who serves behind the throne," and he acts as God's representative. He has immense power, and his body is the largest amongst the angels. In contrast to his duty to maintain the world, he is said to have a merciless side and has slaughtered hundreds of humans who disobeyed him.

Devil Survivor 2 The greatest and most mysterious of the angels. He has many names, such as the Voice of God and the Angel of Contracts.

His name is said to originate from the "one who serves behind the throne," and he acts as God's representative. He has immense power, and his body is the largest amongst the angels. In contrast to his duty to maintain the world, he is said to have a merciless side and has slaughtered hundreds of humans who disobeyed him.

Game Appearances

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax

In the Labyrinth of Amala's Fifth Kalpa, before reaching the elevator that will take him to the Old Man in a Wheelchair, the Demi-fiend is stopped by Metatron, who is disappointed to find that he did not heed his warning from an earlier kalpa not to proceed further into the Labyrinth. Wishing to stop Lucifer's plan of creating a new demon in its tracks, he declares by God's Will he will destroy him and attacks the party.

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey

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Main section: YHVH § Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey

On a New Game+ playthrough, a strike team member can be found inspecting the door in Sector Grus that was guarded by a Power on a new game playthrough. Once the Protagonist obtains the Unlock E app, the crewman will acknowledge him and tell him of a treasure that lies beyond the door. As a demon guards the treasure, he asks the Protagonist to explore the area with him, and accepting the request will initiate the EX mission "The mother goddess' gravestone". Eventually, at the end of the area, the two encounter Alilat, who speaks of a seal and attacks them to prevent the aforementioned seal from being undone. After Alilat is defeated, the strike team member reveals his true identity as an aspect of God and absorbs the power of the broken seal, transforming him into Metatron. Metatron expounds on his current condition, explaining that God had grown weak and so was torn apart by the mother goddesses, who sealed His dispersed power across the Schwarzwelt. Metatron senses another part of himself sealed deep in the sector, so he once again asks for the Protagonist's assistance on the matter regardless of his alignment.

Accepting his request starts the "False god in chains" EX Mission, where Metatron and the Protagonist go down an elevator that leads to a room with God's sealed power. Before they enter it, a disembodied female voice pleads with the Protagonist not to go any further, but Metatron tells him to disregard it. Using Enemy Search C to make power manifest itself, the sealed power takes the form of the Demiurge and starts indiscriminately attacking everything. Once it is defeated, Metatron attempts to fuse with it to regain his true form.

End of spoilers.

Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse

Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner

After the Embryon defeat Feng Huang, Long, Baihu, Gui Xian, and Orochi, and obtain the Red Ring off the body of the woman who succumbed to the injuries Orochi inflicted onto her, they can return to Ajna and encounter a newbie. The newbie recognizes the Red Ring as having belonged to his girlfriend, and falsely assuming that the party devoured her, angrily transforms into his Atma Avatar, Metatron, and attacks the party. Throughout the fight, the newbie's Metatron persona begins to override his human personality until nothing is left of his original consciousness. Upon his death he drops the Seraph Quill.

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Trivia

  • In Devil Survivor, Metatron's boss racial skill "Lesser YHVH" is a reference to one of his titles in scripture, such as 3 Enoch 12:5. This may also be referenced in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey, when Metatron refers to himself as "the visage of a lesser deity".[1]

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language Name Meaning
English Metatron
Japanese メタトロン Metatoron Metatron
神の深き影Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Kami no Fukaki Kage Deep Shadow of God
Simplified Chinese 梅塔特隆 Méitǎtèlóng Metatron
神的黑暗暗影Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Shén de Hēi'àn Ànyǐng Dark Shadow of God
Traditional Chinese 梅塔特隆 Méitǎtèlóng Metatron
神的黑暗陰影Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Shén de Hēi'àn Yīnyǐng Dark Shadow of God
French Métatron Metatron
Ombre de DieuPersona 5 Royal (Shadow) Shadow of God
German Metatron
Göttlicher SchattenPersona 5 Royal (Shadow) Godly Shadow
Italian Metatron
Ombra di DioPersona 5 Royal (Shadow) Shadow of God
Korean 메타트론 Metateuron Metatron
신神의 깊은 그림자Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Sin-ui Gipeun Geurimja Deep Shadow of God
Polish Metatron
Brazilian Portuguese Metatron
Russian Метатрон Metatron Metatron
Spanish Metatrón Metatron
Sombra de DiosPersona 5 Royal (Shadow) Shadow of God
Turkish Metatron

Gallery

Videos

Metatron's Daily Demon Showcase for Shin Megami Tensei V
Metatron's Daily Demon Showcase for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Metatron's Daily Demon Future Prediction with Ringo for Soul Hackers 2

Notes

  1. ↑ מֵיטַטְרוֹן mêṭaṭrôn in Tractate Hagiga and מְטַטְרוֹן məṭaṭrôn in Tractate Sanhedrin
  1. ↑ "悪魔: これは、小さき神の似姿。神霊の一部とでも申しましょうか。" Translation: "Demon (Metatron): This is the visage of a lesser deity... an aspect of the Holy Spirit, if you will." Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey. Developed by ATLUS. Translation by ATLUS.
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