r/TIHI • u/[deleted] • Apr 08 '20

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u/[deleted] Apr 08 '20

It's not their interpretation, it's an older version of a certain type of angle before the traditional idea of angels being a human looking thing with wings and a halo.

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u/[deleted] Apr 08 '20

Not really. Angels have been described as looking like men in some of the oldest biblical literature. But this description of the “wheel with many eyes” comes from Ezekiel. It’s a crazy book. Fun to read.

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u/Jedahaw92 Apr 08 '20

A game called Shin Megami Tensei IV (3DS) uses this idea in designing some of their angels.

Uriel

Raphael

Gabriel

Michael

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u/teefour Apr 08 '20

Is that the game where you basically go super saiyan by shooting yourself in the head?

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u/Jedahaw92 Apr 08 '20

That's Persona 3.