The Olympians

Below are historical references that point out Biblical angels who are hidden in Greek Myth. Colossians 2:18 implies that some ancient people had the nasty habit of worshipping angels as gods. Many of whom came in contact with human society on a regular basis. What I hope you take from this post is the awareness that many casual things in life are actually the product of the unseen.

Prometheus - In myth, Prometheus was among the first generation of Greek gods called the titans. In Judaic religion, he was among a class of angels called the Gibborim or simply, The Watcher Angels. It was The Watchers job to watch over the affairs of humanity from a close distance. The scapegoat mentioned in the Book of Leviticus is a popular Christian term that in reality refers to this Watcher, who is now a fallen angel. His Hebrew name is Azazel and he appears in the original translation of Leviticus 16:8. The ancient Jews wrote that he was cast out of Heaven for leading the second angelic rebellion against God. Azazel taught mankind forbidden knowledge such as the use of fire to forge precious metals into weapons and tools. Ultimately, he was placed in a region of the Underworld known as Tartarus for an even greater sin… sexual involvement with the human race which led to superhuman offspring (an event recorded in Genesis and the Book of Jude). In ancient Greece, he was known as the titan, Prometheus. As Prometheus, he was seen as a hero for unlawfully giving the use of fire to mortals, and his punishment for doing so was viewed as a tragedy. But his intention for teaching dark arts to humans on Earth was anything but altruistic. He knew what damage he was doing to the human race when he turned them from the devotion of God by distracting them merchandise of destruction. Today, he is the cause for the spawn of demons that infest the Earth, for they are the dead souls of angelic-human offspring resulting from his sexual unions with mortal women. Many of these demons are known in the Old Testament as satyrs (goat demons in Hebrew translations). These particular spirits have even been mentioned to haunt regions where sin is amplified. Besides producing such vermin, Azazel is behind many other abominations that have placed this world out of order. Without him, life could have been a lot easier, but with every curse he's left behind, help is available through the dominant power in the world, Jesus Christ.

Hades – Both Death and Hell are considered by many to be actual spirit beings and not just abstract things. Even Scripture gives personal descriptions of them that many believe are beyond metaphorical. Death as personified by the Greeks was named Thanatos and to the ancient Jews, he was a principality (ruling angel) who was responsible for transporting deceased humans to the underworld. Hell was also deemed as a principality and was named Hades by Greeks and Jews alike. His role was delegated ruler and keeper of the Underworld. Hades as God's warden of Hell is often confused with the fallen angel Satan, but he is a separate being altogether. In fact, Hades will soon keep Satan within the confines of his domain once Christ comes again to finally imprison him (Revelation 20:1-3). For now, Satan serves as the Prince of the Powers of the Air while Hades serves as a Prince of prisons below. Hades was among the principalities mentioned in Colossians 2:15 when Jesus descended into Hell and overtook them by force. This is where Jesus attained the keys of Death and Hell. The key of Hades has been a well-known relic in Greek Myth since prehistoric times, and in the Bible, Jesus was later recorded to have taken it as a spoil of war, leaving Hades 2nd in command to his own post. The fate of this demonic creature is written in Revelation 20:14, where Jesus Christ has His second violent confrontation with him by throwing him into the lake of everlasting fire. But for now, both Death and Hell are listed among the riders in the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, who are now at work in these last days leading up to Christ's return (Revelation 6:8).

Aphrodite – Ever been courted by a desirable admirer when you're trying to stay out of trouble? It might be a lure to do the wrong thing, which is to say it could be a personal trap set by an offending spirit. To the ancient Jews, Sin was originally known as a demon. Breaking God’s law gave this creature the legal right to enter and possess its victims. As an evil spirit being, it had many forms, including that of a man and that of a woman. Sin was personified in Genesis, first being described in the masculine gender but was not limited in expressions of its sexual identity. In feminine form, this demon was often depicted in the nude. Idols of her were found in the ancient ruins of the Babylonian empire where it was named Ishtar (among other aliases). Ishtar was later adopted by the Greeks as their goddess of love, Aphrodite. In both cultures, Aphrodite was worshipped through ritualistic sex where by prostitutes served as priestesses in temples that served as brothels. She even parallels with the Bible's descriptions of a loose woman in Proverbs 7:26, where the passage says, "For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong men have been slain by her." Compare this Scripture with Greek playwright Euripides, where he says, "The murderous goddess of love, who sent to their graves the warriors of both Troy and Greece." And according to Christian author Roger Mills, Aphrodite made a modern day appearance during one of his multiple out of body tours through Hell with Christ. Jesus told Roger how amidst descending into Hell and fighting angelic forces, He locked Sin into a chamber and restricted her from separating God’s people from Him, unless they invited her to. Until then, all souls went to the Underworld, but after the cross, only those who restored Sin’s powers over them would be taken there. Mills describes the spirit of Sin in the form of a most attractive woman whose appearance sexually aroused him, even in the presence of Jesus.

Hermes - God's personal herald Gabriel. See the article titled "Wisdom Personified" for a brief description.

Athena - See the article titled "Wisdom Personified" for full details.

Hera - See the article titled "The True Queen of Heaven."

Ares - The Biblical figure called the Angel of the Lord (Malakh YHWY) whom the Israelites affectionately addressed as the "Man of War." He is the Destroyer mentioned in Exodus and the rider of the red horse in the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. A most intriguing expression of God. And unique to the other angels named in this post, Malakh YHWY is a manifestation of God whom received proper worship from God's people. Article is forth coming.