Thaumiel

Thaumiel is a term that appears in several unrelated contexts, most often within modern fiction and occult-lore catalogs. The word tends to be used as a proper noun rather than a description, and its meaning shifts with the source.

In the SCP Foundation fiction project, Thaumiel designates a class of SCPs—items, devices, or entities that are used to contain, control, or otherwise cooperate with other SCPs. Thaumiel items are usually created or employed with the express purpose of protecting humanity by containing dangerous anomalies. This designation is distinct from the standard Safe, Euclid, and Keter classes, and Thaumiel objects are typically subject to stringent oversight and extreme caution.

In occult and demonological traditions, Thaumiel has appeared as a name associated with spirits or powers in various grimoires. The attribution, hierarchy, and nature of Thaumiel differ between sources, and there is no universally accepted description. Some accounts link the term to dualistic or imprisoning motifs, but such attributions are not standardized.

In broader popular culture, Thaumiel sometimes appears as a fictional codename or badge of power in games, novels, and fan works, chosen for its exotic or arcane sound.

Etymology is uncertain; the form is likely influenced by religious and magical-language traditions rather than a single phonetic source. As with many such terms, precise meaning depends on the textual or narrative context.