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  1. Sep 2018
    1. and in his rising seem'd A Pillar of State; deep on his Front engraven Deliberation sat and public care; And Princely counsel in his face yet shon, Majestic though in ruin: sage he stood [ 305 ] With Atlantean shoulders fit to bear The weight of mightiest Monarchies; his look Drew audience and attention still as Night Or Summers Noon-tide air, while thus he spake.

      Here is the oberture of Satan's words. None of the three past fallen angels was so praised. "With Atlantean shoulders" offers an image of someone that will carry big weights, and in this context it seems like he'll be be one who will do it, the hero.