Was Christianity's idea of winged messengers stolen from Greek Mythology.?

Answer 1

Various Gods and Goddesses had winged attributes or were known as messengers, even before the Greeks. As to how they were incorporated into Christianity, one could say that a good idea never really dies, it simply changes its name.

The more important point is the question of whether or not the inclusion of angels into cultural mythology (however they entered) has enriched the lives of others? Does it matter exactly where the clouds come from that bring the rain, or is the thirsty ground happy regardless?

Answer 2

In the original Bible languages, the words rendered “angel” (Hebrew, mal·’akh′; Greek, ag′ge·los) literally mean “one who brings a message” or simply “messenger.” These words occur nearly 400 times throughout the Bible, sometimes referring to human, but usually to spirit messengers.

The angel that appeared to Manoah’s barren wife announcing the conception of her son, Samson, was real to her. So were the three angels that appeared to Abraham and his wife Sarah, and the two that searched out Lot, and the one that sat under a big tree and talked with Gideon. (Genesis 18:1-15; 19:1-5; Judges 6:11-22; 13:3-21)

They were at those times in human form so they do not have wings.
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Genesis was written by Moses in the wilderness of Sinai in the year 1513 B.C.E, Judges was written by Samuel dated between 1117 and 1070 B.C.E.
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At the time of Jesus’ birth, an angel suddenly appeared to a group of shepherds in the midst of a dazzling, gleaming light.—Luke 2:8, 9.

Those were some bible were angels were mentioned...many years before greek mythology has been written (circa 900-800 B.C.E. onwards).

Answer 3

No. Daniel was written was before Greek influence was known in the world.

Daniel wrote: "...while I was still in prayer, Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision, came to me in swift flight about the time of the evening sacrifice." (Daniel 9:21)

Daniel was written circa 530 B.C., and the Greek Empire didn't rise until well after 312 B.C.

Answer 4

Certainly, statues were made of Psyche and Cupid. Cupid was shown with large feathered wings. Mercury had wings on his feet and helmet.

Answer 5

Everything in Christianity is stolen, didnt you already know that? Not one original idea in that ridiculous compilation of multiple religions.

Answer 6

They're all one and the same, my friend. The ones of old are still here.

Answer 7

NO ANGELS WERE METIONED BEFORE GREEK MYTHOLOGY ITS THE OTHER WAY AROUND

Answer 8

Well, if angels are real, it would make sense that many religions have them...