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'''Angels''' are spiritual entities generally created by and in service to a deity. This service may take the form of relaying messages or acting as a warrior or guardian, among other possibilities. |
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While modern popular culture associates angels primarily with Christianity, Judaism, and Islam the term itself is much broader.<ref name="cathenc">{{Website |
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Revision as of 17:01, 11 April 2012
Angels are spiritual entities generally created by and in service to a deity. This service may take the form of relaying messages or acting as a warrior or guardian, among other possibilities.
While modern popular culture associates angels primarily with Christianity, Judaism, and Islam the term itself is much broader.[1] The greek god Hermes himself bore the titles "Angelos Athanatôn" and "Angelos Makarôn", meaning "Messenger of the Gods" and "Messenger of the Blessed Ones" respectively.[2]
Otherkin who are angels are often termed Angelkin or Angelics, and also fall under the broader category of Celestials.
References
- ↑ Pope, Hugh. 1907. Angels
Catholic Encyclopedia. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01476d.htm. (accessed April 11, 2012). - ↑
Aaron, Atsma J. 2005. Titles of Hermes
Theoi Project. http://www.theoi.com/Cult/HermesTitles.html. (accessed April 11, 2012).