Monday, December 26, 2011

Evolution of Angels: From Disembodied Minds to Winged Guardians

Evolution of Angels: From Disembodied Minds to Winged Guardians: "'Tis the season for winged humanoids to alight everywhere from store windows to Christmas tree tops to lingerie runways. But it wasn't always so.

A painting of an angel.

Angels, at least the Christian variety, haven't always been flying people in diaphanous gowns. And their various forms—from disembodied minds to feathered guardians—reflect twists and turns of thousands of years of religious thought, according to an upcoming book."

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