Angels in different religion
Name two religions we discussed in class that talk about Angels
Christianity, Judaism, Islam
What did the Cherubim or "Cherubs" look like in the bible?
Who is the most famous fallen Angel?
Lucifer
What do Vampires typically consume?
Blooooooooood
How do you defeat a Werewolf?
Anything with silver can take a Werewolf down!
What were the Angle's job in Christianity
Angels were sent as messengers due to the belief that the human eye could not handle God’s rare form.
What is Seruphim's job or what do they look like?
Why do Angels fall?
Disobey God, Want more power, Think they are better than God, they sinned etc.
What do Vampires look like?
Are Werewolves immortal or Mortal?
Mortal. They age when they are in their human form.
In Judaism, can God show his rare form to humans?
Yes, Angels were not meant to be messengers. They are just agents of God.
Ophanim was probably the creepiest of them all! What do they look like?
They were described to be made out of wheels covered with multiple eyes. They move by floating in the sky. They were nicknamed "the wheels"
Why did Lucifer fall?
Pride. Lucifer apparently became so impressed with his own beauty, intelligence, power, and position that he began to desire for himself the honor and glory that belonged to God alone.
In mythology, what are some ways one can turn into a Vampire?
being bitten, having a cat jump over ones corpse, committing suicide, sorcery, babies being born with teeth
What was the name of the "Wild Boy" who was found walking on all fours and wandering naked in a forest?
Peter the wild boy
Angels!
Muslims believe that angels were created before humans with the purpose of following the orders of Allah (God’s name in Islam) and communicating with humans.
What words did the Seprhim sing when God approached his throne?
They would sing "Holy Holy Holy" in unison while God approached his throne.
The devil has names in various cultures. Name two.
NAMES IN VARIOUS CULTURES: BEELZEBUB, LUCIFER, SATAN AND MEPHISTOPHELES.
What monster did we talk about that was similar to Vampires?
Strigoi
What Greek God punished the subjects of Arcadia by turning them into werewolves?
What Greek word does "Angels" translate to in English?
The English word angel is derived from the Greek word "Angelos" which translates to Messenger.
Who is one of the lowest ranking Angels?
The cherubim.
What is the devil called in Islam?
Shaytn was also believed to rebel against God.
Where does the myth of Vampires come from?
Diseases such as Tuberculosis, Pellagra, and Rabies!
Who would win in a fight? Werewolves or Vampires and why?
Depends on whether the werewolf is with a pack, if they are in their human form, depends on the time of day, if the vampires outnumber the werewolf, if it's a full moon etc.