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Otherkin who are angels are often termed '''Angelkin''' or '''Angelics''', and also fall under the broader category of [[Celestials]]. Angelkin which have left the service of their creator are sometimes termed '''Fallen'''.
Otherkin who have angel as their [[kintype]] are often termed '''Angelkin''' or '''Angelics''', and also fall under the broader category of [[Celestials]]. Angelkin which have left the service of their creator are sometimes termed '''Fallen'''.


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Revision as of 22:52, 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 have angel as their kintype are often termed Angelkin or Angelics, and also fall under the broader category of Celestials. Angelkin which have left the service of their creator are sometimes termed Fallen.

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