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JarvanIVPrez t1_j1kur12 wrote

The more we revisit “biblically accurate angels” the more im convinced that people in ancient times were just tripping and saw a peacock.

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Bojikthe8th t1_j1l6r0q wrote

Biblically accurate angels just look like people. They only look like eldritch abominations in a few instances like dreams or visions. Whenever they're encountered, they always look like regular humans and are often mistaken for them.

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a-snakey t1_j1moned wrote

That's because viewing our celestial forms would melt your Neanderthal brains. That's why I choose simple forms like snake and its definitely not because I'm evil.

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No_Self725 t1_j1ml5ad wrote

Angels don’t have physical bodies but yes, they often can take on the appearance of people.

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Bojikthe8th t1_j1mvksp wrote

They always look like people whenever they're encountered.

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laseluuu t1_j1l6j79 wrote

They were actually just tripping very hard, don't even need the peacock then

Basically in an Alex grey painting

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batture t1_j1lwvxy wrote

Look up iranian mosque ceilings on google images. Ancient religious folks definitely knew what was up.

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laseluuu t1_j1m0xzd wrote

ah i have just come back from istanbul, there wasnt the most beautiful of ceilings but I was looking for them, am a fan.

Also old (and new) muslim writing, very cool graffiti-like words-as-art, OT but still lovely

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