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Cherubim and Ophanim

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WARNING, THIS IS NOT AN OPENING FOR RELIGIOUS/THEOLOGICAL DEBATE. this is merely an artistic interpretation as to what I (as a non-christian) see these angels as looking like based on my studies. state corrections if you absolutely insist, but i will not change the drawing.

my interpretation of what Cherubim and Ophanim (angels from Judeo-Christian theology) look like.

obviously the big guy is a Cherubim. Cherubim are enormous four winged angels with four heads. the head of a man, a lion, an eagle, and an ox; all of which are supposed to face different directions. they have the bodies of men, but the feet of an ox with bronze hooves. they carry flaming swords which they use to protect paradise
- my version was greatly inspired by my first Cherub (well make that arch-angel of cherubic appearance)that i got to know (( [link] )) that wonderful fellow. thus taking artistic liberities, i created this guy. i molded the cherub into a more singular anthro form, like Irios. i combined 3 of the heads into one (eagle head, ox horns, lion mane) the man's head was omitted because i failed to work it in. i of course made it less humanoid and more beastly.

above him is an Ophanim.
Ophanim are described as wheels within wheels with hundreds of eyes alone the surface. they are sleepless and can see in all directions. when they are not carrying and protecting the throne of god, they accompany Cherubim. it is said that Cherubim and Orphanim, when together, always stay close and always move in unison, even though they are separate entities.

there is more than one reason as to why cherubim and Ophanim stay together, my reason is thus. my version of the Cherub as it lacks the 4 heads and cannot see in all directions is actually blind. therefore it actually needs to ophanium to see for it. the Cherub protects the Ophan from harm, and the Orphan allows the Cherub to see through the Ophan's eyes. thus all the power of a cherub, with 360 degree vision.
makes sense to me. this is how it works in my head
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Kirbyrus's avatar

this stud has more appealing look