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The
idea of angels has been around for a long time. Many people
are still surprised by the thought of mysterious spirits among
us. Angels still receive much attention from the world today.
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What
Is An Angel?
There
are a variety of definitions for the word "angel." Within
all religions and cultures, angels are myths. What do we think about
when we say the word angel? Maybe something amazing with wings and
halos. People do describe them as wonderful beings. Angels are also
believed to be immortal. Throughout this website, you will explore
the mythology of angels, and how the idea of angels evolved.
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How
many angels are believed to exist?
The question of how
many angels exist has been thought about by people for centuries.
Old scriptures refer to grand numbers, their ranks are beyond count.
"The prophet Daniel in the Bible envisioned heaven with
at least one hundred million angels. In Kabbalah, Zohar states
that six hundred million angels were created . In the Islamic tradition,
they believe the Archangel Michael is responsible for 700 quadrillion
cherubim alone." -Encyclopedia of Angels, Guiley, Rosemary
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