Paradise Lost · Character
Moloch
Fallen angel who advocates for open war against Heaven in Hell's council.
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First appearance: Book II: The Council of Hell and Satan's Journey
Moloch shows up with force in Book I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Listed among the chief leaders of the fallen angels, described as a horrid king besmeared with blood of human sacrifice.
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In Book I: Listed among the chief leaders of the fallen angels, described as a horrid king besmeared with blood of human sacrifice. Later, in Book II: The Council of Hell and Satan's Journey: Advocates for open war…
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