Angels valkyries

Question 1

what is an angel

Answer 1

intermediary between humanity and the divine in abrahamic religions

Question 2

how many orders of angels are there?

Answer 2

nine

Question 3

name two angels

Answer 3

Michael, Gabriel

Question 4

angel functions

Answer 4

agents of the apocalypse, implied participants in judgement. Messengers of the divine

Question 5

highest order of angels from Pseudo-dionysius

Answer 5

unseen/disconnected from human affairs
seraphium, cherubium, thrones

Question 6

seraphium

Answer 6

highest order of angel, 6 winged, fly around throne of god singing “holy”

Question 7

cherubium

Answer 7

highest order of angel, 2 pairs of wings, 4 faces (lion, ox, human, eagle). directly attend to god, characterized by knowledge

Question 8

thrones

Answer 8

highest order of angel, great wheels with many eyes. Gods chariot, driven by cherubium. characterized by peace / submission. God rests upon them

Question 9

middle order of angels

Answer 9

unseen/silent involvement in human affairs
Dominions, Virtues, powers

Question 10

dominions

Answer 10

angel lords, regulate duties of lesser angels

Question 11

virtues

Answer 11

govern nature and control elements

Question 12

powers

Answer 12

exert power and control over evil forces (might populate heavenly armor)

Question 13

lowest order of angels

Answer 13

can be visible to humans, directly involved in activities
principalities, archangels, angels/guardians

Question 14

principalities

Answer 14

guide and protect nations and institutions, and groups of people

Question 15

archangels

Answer 15

named angels, emissaries to humanity (eg. gabriel, raphael, uriel, michael)

Question 16

angels/guardians

Answer 16

emmisaries to individuals

Question 17

what is a valkyrie?

Answer 17

Odinn’s shield maidens, live at asgard at valhall. ride into battlefield and decide who dies on battlefield and takes them to valhalla (act as pallbearers)
also serve in valhall, looking after tablewear and drinking vessels

Question 18

syncretism

Answer 18

blending of religions

Question 19

are valkeries and angels syncretic beings

Answer 19

yes, both intermediaries between humanity and divine, capable of flight, ability to ascend/descend through realms. many valkyries are named

Question 20

bylaugh mount

Answer 20

(9th-10th C) likely decorated a box, horse with shield on side, rider who didn’t survive. woman holding drinking horn. woman in guise of valkyrie?

Question 21

how are valkyries and angels perceived today

Answer 21

feminine, woman as agent of fight