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Uriel

Literary Character
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Archangel of light and wisdom in apocryphal and poetic tradition

Detailed Definition
Uriel appears in Milton’s "Paradise Lost" as a guardian of Eden and guide to Enoch, representing divine intellect and revelation. In poetry, he symbolizes enlightenment, the mediation between heaven and earth, and the angelic aspect of poetic insight or prophetic vision.
Example
Example in poetry:
Uriel appears in Milton’s "Paradise Lost" as the archangel who guards Eden and explains cosmic order; In Blake’s "America," Uriel symbolizes revolutionary energy and prophetic insight; Though less prominent than Michael, Uriel serves poets as a character of divine intellect and warning; His name evokes enlightenment and celestial judgment in religious poetry.
Additional Notes
Uriel, an archangel associated with light and wisdom, appears in Milton’s "Paradise Lost" as a watchful sentinel; his literary character models divine vigilance and prophetic insight, offering a counterpoint to rebellious angels and serving as a conduit for cosmic order in theological poetry.
Also Known As
Uriel the Archangel
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