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*'''[[Xuchilbara]] (Xuchilpaba)''' The red god of Silent Hill and one of the beings mentioned in a painting in ''Silent Hill 3'' created to lead people in obedience to the Order's God. A god of judgement, Xuchilbara presides over rebirth and has been known to be used in a ceremony to resurrect the dead, called the "''Crimson Ceremony''". It should be noted that the etymology of Xuchilbara's name is Nahuatl for ''flower'' <ref>[http://www.lizgallego.com/aztec_vocabulary.htm Aztec Vocabulary<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and Japanese "bara" means ''rose''.<ref>http://www.freedict.com/onldict/onldict.php</ref> This character is also mentioned by name briefly near the end of the Silent Hill2 sub story 'Born from a Wish' | *'''[[Xuchilbara]] (Xuchilpaba)''' The red god of Silent Hill and one of the beings mentioned in a painting in ''Silent Hill 3'' created to lead people in obedience to the Order's God. A god of judgement, Xuchilbara presides over rebirth and has been known to be used in a ceremony to resurrect the dead, called the "''Crimson Ceremony''". It should be noted that the etymology of Xuchilbara's name is Nahuatl for ''flower'' <ref>[http://www.lizgallego.com/aztec_vocabulary.htm Aztec Vocabulary<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and Japanese "bara" means ''rose''.<ref>http://www.freedict.com/onldict/onldict.php</ref> This character is also mentioned by name briefly near the end of the Silent Hill2 sub story 'Born from a Wish' | ||
*'''Metatron (Metratron)''' - [[Metatron]] is another archangel mentioned in the series, known to be a messenger for [[God]] ([[Yhwh]]) in Jewish and Christian legend, and is | *'''Metatron (Metratron)''' - [[Metatron]] is another archangel mentioned in the series, known to be a messenger for [[God]] ([[Yhwh]]) in Jewish and Christian legend, and is considered to be second only to 'YHWH' himself in Judaism.<ref>[http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9052302/Metatron Metatron - Britannica Online Encyclopedia<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Metatron is only explicitly mentioned in the series through '''The Talisman Of Metatron''' or '''Seal of Metatron''' (also known as the Virun VII Crest.) in Silent Hill 1 and Silent Hill 3.<ref>Dahlia: I was shocked to learn that the Talisman of Metratron was being used.</ref>.<ref>This magic square with strong protective and dispelling properties, is called the "Virun VII Crest" or the "Seal of Metraton." It will bring results regardless of whether the target is good or evil; its strength, therefore, places a very high burden on the caster. As it is also difficult to control, it is not usually used. This is why it bears the name "Metraton", after the angel Metatron (or Metraton), also known as the "Agent of [the Christian] God" or "Voice of [the Christian] God". | ||
(Excerpt from ''Otherworld Laws'', an occult book found lying open in ''Silent Hill 3'')</ref> The seal was said ''only'' to be given the name Metatron because of its difficulty to control. In ''Silent Hill 1'', Alessa uses the seal in order to prevent the birth of God by spreading it in various locations in Silent Hill. [[Heather (Silent Hill)|Heather]] in ''Silent Hill 3'' attempts to use the Seal Of Metatron against Claudia Wolf,<ref> Vincent: Heather, use the seal. [...] Claudia: The Seal of Metatron! Vincent: Now your stupid dream is over! Claudia: Oh, that’s just a piece of junk. Claudia: What do you think you can do with that? Claudia: Do you really think it can kill God?</ref> but it does nothing. It is also important to note that both Metatron and Valtiel were described by Hiroyuki Owaku (Silent Hill scenario writer) as "agents of God" in the Book of Lost Memories. | (Excerpt from ''Otherworld Laws'', an occult book found lying open in ''Silent Hill 3'')</ref> The seal was said ''only'' to be given the name Metatron because of its difficulty to control. In ''Silent Hill 1'', Alessa uses the seal in order to prevent the birth of God by spreading it in various locations in Silent Hill. [[Heather (Silent Hill)|Heather]] in ''Silent Hill 3'' attempts to use the Seal Of Metatron against Claudia Wolf,<ref> Vincent: Heather, use the seal. [...] Claudia: The Seal of Metatron! Vincent: Now your stupid dream is over! Claudia: Oh, that’s just a piece of junk. Claudia: What do you think you can do with that? Claudia: Do you really think it can kill God?</ref> but it does nothing. It is also important to note that both Metatron and Valtiel were described by Hiroyuki Owaku (Silent Hill scenario writer) as "agents of God" in the Book of Lost Memories. | ||
