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In Greek mythology, '''[[Python]]''' was the serpent, sometimes represented as a medieval-style dragon, living at the center of the [[Earth]], believed by the ancient Greeks to be at Delphi. Later [[Christianity|Christian]] and [[occult]] traditions viewed Python as a powerful [[demon]] connected with [[divination]] and prophecy.
'''[[Archangel Gabriel]]''' is an [[archangel]] with power to announce [[Yahweh|God's]] will to men. He is mentioned in the [[Bible|Hebrew Bible]], the New Testament, and the Quran. The [[Abrahamic religion]]s all recognize Gabriel as an [[angel]]ic spirit. Many [[Christianity|Christian]] traditions — including Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Anglicanism — also revere Gabriel as a [[saint]].


Much of the mythology surrounding Python has been described as an allegory for the dispersal of the fogs and clouds of vapor that arise from ponds and marshes (Python) by the rays of the [[Sun]] (the arrows of Apollo). Python presided at the Delphic [[oracle]], which existed in the cult center for its mother, Gaia, "Earth," Pytho being the place name that was substituted for the earlier Krisa. Greeks considered the site to be the center of the Earth, represented by a stone, the omphalos or navel, which Python guarded.
In the [[Hierarchy of angels]], Gabriel rules over the choir of [[Angels]]. In angelic [[astrology]], he is associated with [[Saturn]] and [[Mercury]] and the triplicities of [[Cancer]], [[Pisces]], and [[Scorpio]]. He may also rule over the sphere of the [[moon]]. Gabriel is connected to the element of [[water (element)|water]] and the cardinal sign of north. He rules over the [[demon]] [[Azazel]]. Archangel Gabriel is featured as one of the major archangels in the [[Echols Sigil Oracle]].


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Archangel Gabriel is an archangel with power to announce God's will to men. He is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and the Quran. The Abrahamic religions all recognize Gabriel as an angelic spirit. Many Christian traditions — including Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Anglicanism — also revere Gabriel as a saint.

In the Hierarchy of angels, Gabriel rules over the choir of Angels. In angelic astrology, he is associated with Saturn and Mercury and the triplicities of Cancer, Pisces, and Scorpio. He may also rule over the sphere of the moon. Gabriel is connected to the element of water and the cardinal sign of north. He rules over the demon Azazel. Archangel Gabriel is featured as one of the major archangels in the Echols Sigil Oracle.

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