In art, angels are often depicted with bird-like wings on their back, a halo, robes and various forms of glowing light.
The word angel in English is a blend of Old English engel (with a hard g) and Old French angele. Both derive from Late Latin angelus "messenger of God", which in turn was borrowed from Late Greek ἄγγελος ángelos. According to R. S. P. Beekes, ángelos itself ... Show More
