Angels appear in most mainstream religions, in the Hebrew and Christian bibles they are seen as the messengers of God and are creatures of good and spirits of love in the early stages of the religion. Later individual Angels were introduced (Gabriel, Michael, Raphael, Joshua, Uriel) and the identification of Lucifer as the devil and the first fallen angel. In Islam they are also seen as the Messengers of God, they have no free will and have to obey God alone. Believing in Angels is one of six articles of Islam.
Angels can take a variety of different forms in many paintings like the one to the left, they are depicted as humanoid with pristine, white wings like a doves'. Throughout the book of revelation they are described as taking on amazing forms such as an angel who took on the appearance of the burning bush. Each angel generally has specific job or entitlement associated with themselves, for example Cassiel who is the angel of solitude and tears.
Fallen Angels:
In many religions, fallen angels are seen as evil, for example Christianity because Lucifer was a fallen angel but the fallen angel (and the angel) have now become more popular due to modern day literature, filmography, art and television.
Pictures:
Right - An example of an fallen angel in modern day art.
Left - A photo of Castiel, an angel featured in the Hit US show 'Supernatural'
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