Encyclopedia of Angels
Akhazriel (Akraziel): “Herald of God.” In Jewish lore, Akhazriel is the angel who delivers God’s pronouncements and passes on important messages. It was Akhazriel who, for instance, told Moses that his prayer asking for a longer time on earth would not be granted. Akhshti (Ak-hesh-tee): Akhshti is a yazata angel in Zoroastrianism. He personifies peace. See yazata, Zoroastrianism. Akriel: Traditionally, Akriel is the angel of barrenness, called upon for help in cases of infertility. Nowadays, he is called upon for help with all problems associated with sexuality, including conception, sterility, and lack of libido. Akriel is also called upon to aid people suffering from mental illness. He also helps people improve their memories and encourages them to undertake mentally challenging tasks. People who are studying and need to memorize a great deal of material also call upon him. Akriel is sometimes called the angel of intellectual achievement. He wears yellow robes with a wide red belt around his waist. In one hand he holds a large red heart. Aladiah (Al-ar-dee-yah): Aladiah is one of the seventy-two Schemhamphoras, a group of angels who bear the various names of God found in Jewish scriptures. Aladiah is also guardian angel for people born between May 6 and 10. Aladiah heals people emotionally. In the process, he helps them let go of the past and move on with their lives. See guardian angels, Schemhamphoras. Alan of Lille: Alan of Lille (c.1114–1202) was called Doctor Universalis because of his erudition and knowledge. He was a philosopher, theologian, historian, naturalist, author, and poet. His work on the hierarchy of angels (Treatise on the Angelic Hierarchy) explains the gifts, attributes, functions, and tasks of the various angels. He also examines the “antiangels,” spiritual beings who constantly fight