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alpha: Eagle Cherubim

alpha: Eagle Cherubim

alpha: Eagle Cherubim by jira
alpha: Eagle Cherubim by jira

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jira
Eagle Cherubim: The concept and name are of Assyrian origin. These extraordinary creatures adapted by other cultures throughout history such as the Hebrews, Dionysian's, Muslims and other Eastern regions. Unlike the suedo childish version, the Cherubim a magnificent being with either individual or multi-characteristics of the lion, human, bull or eagle, a composite creature with 2-6 wings. They are the gatekeepers of temples and palaces. In the book of Revelations 4:6-8 they reside at the four corners of the throne of God, praising his glory. They are second in the 9th hierarchy of celestial order, interceding for the divinities. In early Muslim lore it was said that the tears shed by the Archangel Michael over sins of the faithful, gave form to the Cherubim...

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Category Fantasy » Characters » Angels
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jira on October 3, 2005, 4:09:17 PM

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jiraWhat you're looking at are commercial in nature, because they look nothing like that as depicted in mythology or even the Bible! Thanks!

Nightbird on October 2, 2005, 3:38:10 PM

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NightbirdNow that is what I hope Cheribim look like they ususally look like baby heads but with wings at the bottem. But yours is much cooler!

jira on December 8, 2004, 1:42:15 AM

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jiraI am touched by your kind remarks, thank you very much...

CharonTheSabercat on December 7, 2004, 2:52:47 PM

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CharonTheSabercatI have DREAMS about creatures like these! The way the wings meld into the arms, and the look on his face, I'm just... (is blown away) WOW! This- this is going on my favorite pictures list! AND YOU'RE THE FIRST ON IT! Congrats!

sheyla on October 21, 2004, 3:49:32 AM

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sheylaI wish I could have wings like Eagle Cherubim......anyway, the pic is awesome, another perfect job done by jira
+pic to favs!

jira on October 20, 2004, 2:35:30 PM

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jiraThank you...

Randycat on October 20, 2004, 11:08:31 AM

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RandycatWow, I love the wings! It looks very imaginative!