Angels

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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. 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

  1. Pope, Hugh. 1907. Angels
         Catholic Encyclopedia. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01476d.htm. (accessed April 11, 2012).
  2. Aaron, Atsma J. 2005. Titles of Hermes
         Theoi Project. http://www.theoi.com/Cult/HermesTitles.html. (accessed April 11, 2012).

See also

Angelkin