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.)