Also Araqiel, Araquiel, Araciel, Arqael, Saraquael, Arkiel, Arkas. He was one of the fallen angels. His name means "he who exerts control over the earth". Like many fallen angels, he was a teacher of mortals; he taught humankind the signs of the earth. In some sources, he is not a fallen angel, but one who leads the souls of the dead to judgement, along with Ramiel, Uriel, Samiel, and Aziel.