Metatron

Metatron is a figure that appears in certain strands of Jewish mysticism and later esoteric traditions. In Merkabah and Kabbalistic literature, Metatron is described as a high celestial being, often linked to the transformed patriarch Enoch. In some accounts he serves as the "scribe of God," recording the deeds of humanity and acting as a mediator between the divine throne and creation. Other sources describe Metatron as the highest of angels or as a central figure near the divine presence, with roles in governing the heavenly realms and the celestial archives. The exact character and status of Metatron vary across texts, and the name does not appear in the canonical Hebrew Bible. The earliest depictions emerge in late antique and medieval Jewish mysticism, with later elaborations in the Zohar and related Kabbalistic works.

The origins and etymology of the name Metatron are debated, and scholars offer different derivations tied to his functions as scribe or guardian of celestial records. Metatron is often associated with visions of the divine throne, the chariot (Merkabah) mysticism, and the transmission of mystical knowledge, though these associations differ among sources.

In contemporary popular and New Age contexts, the term Metatron sometimes appears in reference to sacred geometry, most often through the figure known as Metatron’s Cube, a geometric diagram linked to geometric principles rather than historical doctrine. Metatron also appears in modern fiction and media as an archangel-like character, with portrayals varying by author.