Michael Irizarry: Religion And Mythology

Michelle Irizarry

An angel is a supernatural being or spirit found in various religions and mythologies. Angels depicted as benevolent celestial beings that act as intermediaries between Heaven and Earth are often found in Zoroastrianism and Abrahamic religions. In Latin and Judaism angels are known as the messenger of God. Also known as, the holy ones or the upper ones. Angels have different roles that benefit others. Their roles include protecting and guiding human beings. They are also in charge of carrying out Gods tasks. Angels have different depictions from many different sources. They can be depicted in painting and sculptures and are usually seen as male humans. The earliest depiction of angels is with wings, on the “Princess Sarcophagus.”
It includes the archangels Michael, Raphael, Gabriel and Uriel. These four archangels have different meanings and all have different responsibilities. The archangel Michael is apart of the Seraphims. The name Michael means “he who is like God.” Michael rules the Fourth Heaven. He is the planet Mercury and Sunday for the day of the week. He is seen as a tall young man with blonde hair and yellow/golden colored eyes, also dressed in a golden cloak and tunic. Michael carries a large sword in his right hand. Archangel Michael has six roles. He is both the Leader of the Army of God and heavenly hosts, the Herald of the General Judgment, as well as the Patron of the Israelites in the Old Testament. Michael escorts the souls of the deceased to their particular judgment with assistance of their respective guardian angels. He also weighs every soul with hessed in his perfectly balances
The first sphere angels serve as the heavenly counselors. The first sphere contains Seraphims, Cherubims and the Thrones or Ophanim. Seraphim is translated into “burning ones.” Serpents is a synonym for Seraphis. Seraphims serve as the caretakers of Gods Throne. These angels are described as fiery six-winged beings. They have two wings to cover the face, two to cover the feet and two used to fly with. Unlike the Seraphims, Cherubims have four faces; one of a man, an ox, a lion, and an eagle. Thrones or Ophanims are a class of celestial beings. They are also known as living symbols of Gods justice and authority. The Second Sphere consists of Dominions or Lordships, Virtues or Strongholds and Powers or Authorities. Dominions are seen as the hierarchy of celestial beings, “Lordships.” These angels regulate the duties of lower angels and are also the angels who preside over nations. The Virtues or Strongholds are the ones who supervise the movements of the heavenly bodies in order to ensure that the cosmos remain in order. The Powers or Authorities appear to collaborate in power and authority with the