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Angels valkyries Flashcards

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what is an angel

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intermediary between humanity and the divine in abrahamic religions

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how many orders of angels are there?

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nine

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name two angels

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Michael, Gabriel

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angel functions

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

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highest order of angels from Pseudo-dionysius

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unseen/disconnected from human affairs
seraphium, cherubium, thrones

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seraphium

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

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cherubium

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

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thrones

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

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middle order of angels

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

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dominions

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angel lords, regulate duties of lesser angels

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virtues

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govern nature and control elements

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powers

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

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lowest order of angels

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

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principalities

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guide and protect nations and institutions, and groups of people

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archangels

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

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angels/guardians

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emmisaries to individuals

17
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what is a valkyrie?

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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

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syncretism

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blending of religions

19
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are valkeries and angels syncretic beings

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

20
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bylaugh mount

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(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?

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how are valkyries and angels perceived today

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feminine, woman as agent of fight

Medi 200 (25 decks)

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