Sandalphon

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What is the significance of Sandalphon being the 8th Angel in Evangelion?

In Evangelion, Sandalphon is the 8th Angel, symbolizing the Angel of Embryos. It's significant because it's found in its embryonic stage inside an active volcano. The Angel develops within egg-like objects, likened to a chrysalis in the series. Before hatching, Sandalphon transforms spontaneously into its mature form and leaves its chrysalis. It follows Israfel and precedes Matarael.

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Where was Sandalphon discovered in the Evangelion series?

In the Evangelion series, Sandalphon, the 8th Angel, was first found in an embryonic state within an active volcano. This discovery occurred in Episode 10. The Angel preceding Sandalphon is Israfel, and the one following is Matarael.

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What is unique about Sandalphon's form compared to other Angels in Evangelion?

Sandalphon, the 8th Angel in Evangelion, stands out due to its unique development process. Initially discovered as an embryo encased in a dark, elliptical cocoon, it undergoes a transformation rejecting its humanoid form. Upon reaching a certain point in its development, Sandalphon metamorphoses into its adult form, emerging from its chrysalis. This distinctive transformation sets Sandalphon apart from other Angels.

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What is the meaning of Sandalphon's name in Hebrew?

In Hebrew, Sandalphon translates to 'The Brother'. In 'Neon Genesis Evangelion', Sandalphon is recognized as the 8th Angel, representing the Angel of Embryos. Its first appearance was in its embryonic stage within an active volcano.

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This "recent hatched" Angel has a very aquatic and weak form, it is unknown if it has a developed Core or can generate an A.T. Field. The Angel is initially discovered in an embryonic state, vaguely resembling a human embryo and encased within a dark, elliptical cocoon-like object. When Sandalphon prepares to hatch, it vocalizes in the same manner as a human baby (however distorted) and proceeds to rearrange its mass into a new form. (The transformation is obscured by a blurry distortion, a convention in the show typically used to indicate the employment of an A.T. Field.) Its adult form is flattened, finned, and overall fish-like, similar to that of a flatfish. Despite having two "eyes" similar to a flatfish, its actual eyes are on stalks, and its actual mouth is on the ventral side on its head, similar to that of Anomalocaris and related dinocaridids.. It can withstand extremely high temperatures, such as those experienced inside of an active volcano, even with its mouth opened.

History

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Asuka was given a modified Plug Suit to survive the intense heat, and was sent in with Unit-02 to retrieve it. Sandalphon became active during the final stage of retrieval and was destroyed in the ensuing battle with Asuka. It was defeated by the Progressive Knife that Shinji dropped to Asuka after being pumped full of coolant to overcome its heat and pressure hardened body.

Trivia

• It is unknown on whether or not Sandalphon's actions are truly belligerent or infantile in nature but, judging by the fact that it makes 'baby sounds' before hatching, its behavior could be interpreted as infantile, though whether or not it destroyed the Eva's umbilical cables as a dying resort or out of an infantile mindset is left ambiguous.
• Sandalphon's roar is taken from the Ultraman kaiju Twin Tail

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