
Artist's commentary
"No. 01427
Babel (First Phase: Male)
バ・べル (前半 男性)
Megami Ibunroku Devil Survivor
The face of a mature man confronted in the Atsuro route. His hair brushed back, chin up, and condescending gaze are intimidating, the shape of his eyebrows and eyes suggest a stern and domineering personality. Without confidence in yourself, just facing them may cause you to shy away. In the book of Ezekiel, the Angels of Wisdom (智天使, Cherubim) are described as having four different faces and four wings. The faces of the cherubim are different from Babel's: human, lion, ox, and eagle, but they are considered to be the vehicles of the gods, a fusion of man and beast, much like the Sphinx. Like the Sphinx, it also guards a sacred object, the Ark, or Ark of the Covenant. Also, the Angels of Wisdom are always depicted with a wheel, which can possibly be seen behind Babel."