Moloch



Moloch (モーロック, Moorokku) is a recurring demon in the series.

History
Moloch refers to either a god or a particular kind of sacrifice associated with fire. He appears, and is mentioned in, the Old Testament as a god that Moses forbade the Israelites to worship.

Appearances

 * Megami Tensei II: Maou Clan
 * Shin Megami Tensei II
 * Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Jashin Clan as Chemosh
 * Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE: Tyrant Race
 * Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey: Tyrant
 * Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children White Book

Shin Megami Tensei II
Moloch is mentioned in Shin Megami Tensei II and his tail drills through Tokyo Millenium, but is never encountered in the game and is not available in the game.

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey

 * "A Canaanite god of fire. It is said that a bronze statue of a man with a bull's head was placed at the altar. The statue's hollow insides were heated and the sacrificial children were thrown in. His name is mentioned in the Bible as the god of an atrocious sect." - Strange Journey Compendium

In Strange Journey, Moloch is the true form of Morax, encoutnered in Sector Fornax, explaining why Morax is of the Tyrant race rather than Fallen. Moloch appears as a boss and is available through Special Fusion after defeating him, using Morax as one of the ingredients in the fusion.