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From the Biblical tale, Jacob wrestles with an Angel — 18 Aug 2017

Flaming Swords and Winged Beasts: What Were These Ancient Creatures? The Origins of Cherubim – Part II

*By Cam Rea*

*Mythology & Mystery*

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The word angel comes from the Old English engel, or ‘messenger’. Angels have an ancient and global tradition, but with belief in these powerful but elusive supernatural beings still going strong today, it’s good to take a look at what the...
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Guido Reni's archangel Michael (in the Capuchin church of Santa Maria della Concezione, Rome, 1636) tramples Satan. — 16 Aug 2017

Ancient Angels: Heavenly Messengers or Myths? The Origins of Cherubim – Part I

*By Cam Rea*

*Mythology & Mystery*

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If one does a Google search and types in “movies about angels”, you will receive a plethora of films that feature angels or what could be angels. Of course, this list includes the fallen ones as well. While Hollywood provides the films today,...
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A painting depicting a scene from the Chinese classic, Journey to the West. The painting shows the four heros of the story, left to right: Sun Wukong, Xuanzang, Zhu Wuneng, and Sha Wujing. The painting is a decoration on the Long Corridor in the Summer Palace in Beijing, China. — 26 Aug 2016

The Monk and the Poet: Meet the Rebels behind the Legendary “Journey to the West”

*By MartiniF*

*History & Tradition*

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Hsi-yu chi, or Journey to the West, is a Chinese novel published in the 16th century, during the Ming Dynasty. The novel adds elements from a bewildering array of Asian cultural lore, as well as from the three major religious traditions of China...
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Flaming Swords and Winged Beasts: What Were These Ancient Creatures? The Origins of Cherubim – Part II

Ancient Angels: Heavenly Messengers or Myths? The Origins of Cherubim – Part I

The Monk and the Poet: Meet the Rebels behind the Legendary “Journey to the West”