# Moloch — Paradise Lost character guide

> Moloch in Paradise Lost by John Milton.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-book-ii

## Who they are

Fallen angel who advocates for open war against Heaven in Hell's council.

## In the story

### [Book I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/paradise_lost_se/chapters/book-i)

Listed among the chief leaders of the fallen angels, described as a horrid king besmeared with blood of human sacrifice.

### [Book II: The Council of Hell and Satan's Journey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/paradise_lost_se/chapters/book-ii)

Advocates for open war against Heaven, arguing for immediate action.

### [Book VI: The War in Heaven](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/paradise_lost_se/chapters/book-vi)

Defied Gabriel but is cloven to the waist and flees in pain.

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