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I like to think I could recognize one in the street. Could you? What would make them different from us? A glowing aura of goodness? A disturbing sense of evil? Probably none of the above.
Still, there should be a way to recognize an immortal, an angel, or a fae walking among us. Here are a few pointers:
Real angels do not have wings. Only in the tenth century did Western Christianity start representing angels with wings. But in the ancient biblical texts, they never had any, except for a specific category of angels described with three pairs of wings and four heads. According to ancient texts, the divine messengers we call angels looked human. How else would they have passed for humans when they visited Loth in the story of Sodom and Gomorrah? They are described in the scriptures as beautiful young men. So beautiful that the debauched inhabitants of the ancient city wanted to purchase them for sexual favors.
Immortals are very beautiful, that's a given. Angels are always gorgeous according to the scriptures. Besides, if you don't age and have supernatural genes, then you should be flawless and irresistible. This is especially convenient in romantic novels. We love our gorgeous immortals. Even the evil ones, like Lucifer, or the bloodiest of vampires, are said to have an irresistible charm.
There is a special light in their eyes. If eyes are the windows of the soul, then much of their good or evil nature should filter through the eyes of immortals, angels, Fae and other supernatural beings. Movies have gone so far as to represent evil beings with blazing red eyes. That would be a hoot and a half... and very scary, late at night on a street corner.
Immortals can be killed. That's why witches and sorcerers were burned at the stake. In Highlander, they can only be killed when you sever their head. In the Curse of the Lost Isle, my immortal ladies fear holy water and death by fire. Many methods are used to kill vampires. I've never heard of a way to kill an angel, but I'm sure there is somewhere a secret book of spells that teaches exactly that. Shame on the angel killers.
In the Curse of the Lost Isle medieval series, my ladies are Fae and considered immortal, or very long-lived. They are related to Morgane the Fay and their ancestors were angels fallen to earth and left behind, some good, some bad. They mated with mortals and their children had extraordinary powers. But as you will realize reading the series, such gifts in a Christian society can be a curse...
From
history shrouded in myths, emerges a family of immortal
Celtic Ladies, who roam the medieval world in search of
salvation from a curse. For centuries, imbued with
hereditary gifts, they hide their deadly secret,
stirring passions in their wake as they fight the Viking
hordes, send the first knights to the Holy Land, give
birth to kings and emperors... but if the Church ever
suspects what they really are, they will be hunted,
tortured, and burned at the stake.
5 stars on
Amazon "Edgy Medieval!"
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Would we know them? Perhaps a few of us would but most people don't pay attention to strangers among us. They might comment on how beautiful or handsome someone is but it's on with our busy lifes.
ReplyDeleteYep, Janet. Most people wouldn't notice, but writers are people watchers and are more observant, so they might notice.
DeleteI don't think I have a fantasy bone in me but admire those that do. Love the covers and the premise for the books. I'm pretty sure we have angels among us. If you feel warmer, brighter, more alive after meeting a stranger, you may just have met one.
ReplyDeleteGreat thought, Victoria. I do believe in angels, human or otherwise.
DeleteFascinating Vijaya. Hey maybe that's the secret of Hollywood superstars. Going to have to start looking at eyes a lot more. Excellent post. Jude
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jude. Some people are extraordinary. Sometimes we call it charisma, but having spent time in India, I noticed that some people shine brighter than others.
DeleteGreat thoughts to ponder, Vijaya. I do believe, as scripture says, some have entertained angels unaware. I've often wished I could be one of those angelic hosts...
ReplyDeleteAnd maybe you will, Sydell. Thanks for your comment.
DeleteWow Vijaya,
ReplyDeleteThat is so interesting. I might have rubbed shoulders with an angel in the supermarket and never knew it. Certainly food for thought.
Regards
Margaret
I love to entertain the possibility. Thanks, Margaret.
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