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NYT Daily • September 11, 2025
Archangel in "Paradise Lost"
Answer:
URIEL
Hint:
["This fiery guardian of Eden is also known as the \"Light of God\" and appears in Milton’s epic holding a sunlike orb."]
Explanation:
This clue refers to Uriel, one of the archangels mentioned in John Milton’s epic poem Paradise Lost. While not as famous as Michael or Gabriel, Uriel appears in the poem as the angel of the sun and a guardian of Eden. The name itself comes from Hebrew, meaning "God is my light," which fits his role in the story. If you know the poem or biblical angel names, this one stands out.