★. mythological figures // pt. i: christianity;

↳ Hierarchy of Angels: 

 02. Cherubim: angels of the second highest order in the ninefold celestial hierarchy, they are said to guard the way to the tree of life in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:24) and the throne of God (Ezekiel 28:14;16) in the Abrahamic biblical tradition. Cherubim have four faces: one of a man, an ox, a lion, and an eagle. They have four conjoined wings covered with eyes, a lion’s body figure, and ox’s feet. Modern English usage has blurred the distinction between cherubim and putti. Putti are the winged human baby/toddler-like beings traditionally used in figurative art.