Astaroth in Genshin impact - The goddess of time and wind, mentioned in the lore of various regions of Teyvat. Her title in the original is written in the same way as that of the seven Archons, for which Astaroth is called the eighth deity. A large number of theories are being built around her in the community, including the fact that Paimon is actually the mistress of time.
In this article we will look at who Astaroth is, what is known about her and which guesses about her are true and which are far from reality.
Who is the Archon of Time Astaroth in Genshin Impact
Astaroth is a mysterious figure who is first discovered in Mondstadt during a hidden quest. "Time and Wind", associated with an island in the northeast of the region. Next, we will analyze all the details known about it from various in-game sources.
Names and titles
Much attention is paid to Astaroth, because her divine name is taken from the “Lesser Key of Solomon”, from which the demonic names of all also come from encanomies.
Astaroth is also found in various sources and under other names:
- Goddess of Time;
- Deity of moments;
- A thousand winds;
- Tokoe Omikami.
Personality
Astaroth is considered to be one of the four shadows Celestia, and who founded Teyvat as the Traveler knows it. The Primordial created from himself four shining images, three of which were moons, and the fourth was the sun. It is the latter who is often identified with Astaroth, referring to the book “The Byakuyakoku Collection”.
During the battle between the Primordial and Second Thrones, Encanomia sinks underground, thereby separating itself from the outside world. The underground people continued to pray, but neither Fanet nor his three shadows heard them. Only Astaroth continued to the Enkanomians, which is why it is believed that she is the fourth of the shadows.
Astaroth in mythology
In Western demonology, Astaroth is the twenty-ninth demon and grand duke. He looks like an ugly angel riding a hellish dragon and holding a viper in his hand. His name is often mentioned along with Asmodeus, Beelzebub and Lucifer. As a demon of Goetia, Astaroth gives truthful answers about events of the past, present and future, and can also reveal all secrets. He will tell about the fall of angels and explain the reasons for his own.
Appearance of Astaroth
Nothing is known about Astaroth's appearance, but there is a theory that Travelers can find her statue right in Inazuma. The statue of the all-seeing deity, located in the city of Electro in the region, bears no visual resemblance to either Ei or her sister Makoto, causing many to wonder who is carved in stone then.
Raiden's ideals of pursuing eternity are closely tied to time, and this statue is nothing less than a symbol of eternity. The very name of the monument is translated from Chinese as the Thousand-Armed, Hundred-Eyed Deity, which is similar to the concept of a Thousand Winds and hints that the entity is watching every moment.
Adding to this theory is the pendant hanging around the neck of the statue. She resembles an enemy called eye of the storm, who must be fought twice during the Mondstadt quest "Time and the Wind". Therefore, if you believe this theory, then outwardly Astaroth may look like the Statue of the all-seeing deity from Inazuma.
History of Astaroth
You can learn about the Archon of Time from various quests located throughout Teyvat. While players may first learn about Astaroth in the Anemo region, her story begins long before that.
In Encanomia
In the distant past, people living in Encanomia, which fell underground, worshiped Astaroth. Finding themselves in the depths during the struggle between the First and Second Thrones, the people prayed to the Primordial One, but neither he nor three of his shadows heard the requests. Only Astaroth, whom they respectfully called Kairos, answered their call and continued to . Despite all the love for Tokoye Omikami, the inhabitants began to forget about her when Orobashi appeared and brought people to the surface of Watatsumi Island.
In Mondstadt
Astaroth was once worshiped in Mondstadt alongside Archon Barbatos in the Temple of a Thousand Winds, located in the east of the region. Another place associated with the Archon of Time is a mysterious island in the northeast, where a ruined clock stands. If you look under the water, you can see a destroyed path that once could have connected the island with the mainland of the kingdom.
However, later Astaroth was forgotten, and the people began to believe only in Anemo the Archon. This probably happened when the Lawrence clan ruled Mondstadt and hid knowledge of the region's history. After the fall of the aristocracy, a fire occurred in the city library, due to which the number of books was greatly reduced.
In Inazuma
In addition to the fact that the Statue of the All-Seeing Deity may be a statue of the Archon of Time, Astaroth is also mentioned in Yae Miko, both express doubt that the shogun's sister could have manipulated time. Therefore, they assume that Astaroth herself was involved in this matter.
Theories about Astaroth
Since the identity of the Goddess of Wind and Time remains mysterious, several theories have emerged around her:
- One popular guess is that Paimon – this is Astaroth, the Archon of Time. However, this theory is refuted, at least by the fact that both “Paimon” and “Astaroth” are demonic names.
- Some believe that Astaroth is the Unknown Goddess from the opening cutscene. This is also incorrect, since the deity from the beginning is written as Asmodeus in the game files.
- Astaroth is also considered one of the shadows of Phanet, which was not stated directly. But this theory is most likely correct and is confirmed by the book “The Byakuyakoku Collection”.
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